Thomaston Community Pantry

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Our Mission:
Our mission is to provide food to those in need who reside within the Town of Thomaston.

Donations of non-perishables may be left in the bin outside the Police Station.  Monetary donations may be left in the locked mailbox above the food bin or mailed to P.O. Box 324, Thomaston, CT 06787.

Thank you for your generosity!

Current Food Needs: 
  • Baking Mixes - Cake, Cookie, Biscuit, Pancake Mixes
  • Tomato Products - pasta sauce, canned, diced, crushed, stewed, whole
  • Rice/Rice side dishes (pasta roni- rice-a-roni style sides)
  • Canned potatoes, beets, spinach, carrots, olives
  • Coffee
  • Condiments (ketchup/mayo/vinegar/oil/BBQ sauce...)

Household Items Needed:
  • paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, cleansers, scrubbing sponges, laundry detergent, dish detergent
  • baggies, foil, plastic wrap, non-stick spray, seasonings
  • pet supplies (cat food/litter/dog food)

Fortunately, there are no babies among our current clients.
Formula/diapers/baby food are NOT needed.

Location
The Thomaston Community Pantry is located downstairs (in a generously donated space) in Town Hall at 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787.

Contact
For information on current needs, volunteer information, or food drive notification please call (860) 880-2426 or email ThomastonCommunityPantry@gmail.com

2024 Pantry Distribution Schedule*
(CURBSIDE DISTRIBUTION - ATTEND 1)
3rd Wednesdays 5:00PM – 6:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM – 10:00AM
  • January 17 & January 20
  • February 21 & February 24
  • March 20 & March 23
  • April 17 and April 20
  • May 17 and May 20
  • June 21 & June 24
  • July 19 & July 22
  • August 21 & August 24
  • September 18 & September 21
  • October 16 & October 19
  • November 20 & November 23      
  • December 18 & December 21
(*schedule subject to change - patrons will be notified at earliest convenience)

Please Be Aware:
  • The Food Pantry is run entirely by volunteers.
  • Food received is provided solely by donation and distributed as a supplement.
  • Please Be Prepared To Show Identification!
  • We cannot provide transportation or delivery for distribution.
  • Updates may also be found at the Thomaston Community Pantry Facebook Page.