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Alliance for Community Empowerment - SNAP Application Help

Alliance for Community Empowerment (formerly ABCD)

Bridgeport's Community Action Agency (formerly ABCD) helps residents apply for SNAP food benefits: submitting the DSS application, uploading documents, completing DSS portal tasks, and understanding benefit notices. Staff also screen adults 18-65 for exemptions from the new SNAP work requirements.

Bishop Jean Williams Community Market (Park City Initiative)

Park City Initiative

Food pantry serving Bridgeport residents with groceries and food assistance.

Black Rock Food Pantry

Saturday community food pantry at the Black Rock Senior Center for residents of the 06605 ZIP code.

Blessed Sacrament Church Food Pantry

Church of the Blessed Sacrament

Parish food pantry serving over 300 registered families. Sourced from CT Food Bank and supplemented by donations from other parishes. Open every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission Food Pantry

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Food pantry stocked with fresh produce, dry goods, meat, and dairy items. Also serves hot meals: breakfast Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-10:30am, lunch Tue/Thu 2-3pm.

Bridgeport Veterans Affairs Office

City of Bridgeport

City veterans affairs office providing information, referrals, and direct services to Bridgeport veterans. Includes a food pantry on the 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of each month (10am-2pm), connections to VA benefits, and coordination of the free VA Hospital shuttle service.

Calvary Saint George's Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen

Calvary Saint George's Church

Food pantry serving the Bridgeport community with groceries and meals.

Connecticut Foodshare

Statewide food bank network distributing food to pantries and meal programs across Connecticut including Bridgeport. Use their website to find the nearest distribution point.

CW Resources - Meals on Wheels (Bridgeport)

CW Resources / RW Solutions

Home-delivered meals program for homebound seniors age 60+. Dietitian-certified nutritious meals providing one-third of daily recommended nutrients. Includes wellness checks during delivery. Funded through CT Home Care Program and Title III.

East Side Senior Center

City of Bridgeport Department on Aging

Senior center on the East Side of Bridgeport offering engaging activities including dominoes, bingo, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and hot lunch. Provides a welcoming community space for older adults.

Eisenhower Senior Center

City of Bridgeport Department on Aging

City-operated senior center offering recreational activities, social programs, wellness activities, and congregate meals for Bridgeport seniors. Activities include arts and crafts, bingo, exercise classes, and special events.

Fridgeport Community Fridge & Pantry

Kingdom Builders Impact Ministries

Community fridge and pantry available 24/7. External pantry operates on a "take what you need, leave what you can" basis — no ID or appointment required.

Hall Neighborhood House - Senior Services

Hall Neighborhood House

Comprehensive senior services on the East Side of Bridgeport including community meals, health screenings, caregiver supports, classes and workshops, social events, and advocacy. Helps seniors maintain independence and stay connected to their community.

Kings Pantry

Community food pantry serving the Greater Bridgeport area with groceries and food assistance.

nOURish Bridgeport

nOURish Bridgeport Inc.

Community organization providing food pantry, soup kitchen hot meals, baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula), hydroponic farm fresh produce, and English language classes.