The Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center (Food Center) will host five free, drive-thru Mobile Pantries in the month of September.
As part of the Eastern CT Health Collaborative’s Mobile Health Hub, other social service agencies will be on-site at two of the following Mobile Pantry deployments to provide additional information, referrals, and resources. You do not have to be in need of food in order to speak with the other agencies and vice versa:
STONINGTON
Wednesday, September 7 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Stonington High School • 176 South Broad Street, Pawcatuck
NORWICH
Wednesday, September 14 • 4-5 p.m.
Three Rivers Community College • 574 New London Turnpike
TVCCA, Uncas Health District, and UCFS Healthcare will be on site providing additional resources and information
GRISWOLD
Thursday, September 15 • 4-5:30 p.m.
Griswold High School • 267 Slater Avenue, Griswold
TVCCA , Perception Program, Uncas Health District, and UCFS Healthcare will be on site providing additional resources and information
GROTON
Friday, September 23 • 12:30-2 p.m.
St. John’s Christian Church • 346 Shennecossett Road, Groton
NEW LONDON
Wednesday, September 28 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jennings Elementary School • 50 Mercer Street, New London
The sites are accessible for drive-thru or walk-up visitors. The goal is to serve 150-300 families facing hunger and food insecurity in our community at each site.
Anyone in need of food is welcome to attend and no paperwork is necessary. Guests are asked to remain in their car and open their trunk or have their backseat door unlocked where volunteers can place the food. Items distributed include protein, fresh produce, and nonperishable food items.
For a schedule of Mobile Pantry stops and more in-depth information on what will be available, go to www.uwsect.org/calendar.
