There are many places to get help, and lots of places we don’t have to search hard to find. Here’s a quick and growing list of resources around town, open to all who may need food assistance or want to help neighbors in need of food support.
The Housing Collective invites you to join the Stratford Homelessness Taskforce Community Conversation about housing and homelessness in Stratford on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 PM (an RSVP is appreciated). More information can be found in our calendar.
You’re also invited to drop off items at Obodo Serendipity Books, which is hosting a hygiene drive throughout the month of November.
Where to Get Food:
Over 4,000 neighbors and friends received SNAP benefits right here in Stratford, and our community is here to help anyone in need of a few extra groceries.
- Mobile Food Pantry: Food is available every other Monday. Check out their calendar here.
- Sterling Community Center Thanksgiving Giveback: Reach out to the team at Sterling Community Center, and ask for LeAnne, who will help you coordinate a Thanksgiving turkey (and fixings) pick up.
Where to Give Food:
There are various locations around town in which you can donate to food drives, below we list just a few. If you know of others, please reach out to us and let us know! And leave a comment here to share the news.
- YMCA: A food drive runs from 11/10-11/15 and items can be dropped off inside for donation.
- Sterling Community Center Food Pantry: The pantry is open Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM. For more information go to: www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org
- Frenchies Coffee Bar: There is a small box available for you to drop off non-perishable items, the food will be delivered to Sterling Community Center.
- Mellow Monkey, located in Lordship, is another place accepting food donations seven days a week.
As a community, like any family, we are stronger when we come together to help those in need.
