Be the Reason Someone Eats Today!
Give Thanks. Give Hope. Give a Meal.
Your donation helps ensure our neighbors have a nourishing meal to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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Together, We Can
End Hunger
in Our Community
End Hunger
in Our Community
Founded in 1975
About Us
Wheat, Inc
For over 50 years, WHEAT has been ensuring everyone in our community has enough to eat. What started in 1975 as a small pantry in West Haven has grown into a cornerstone in the fight against hunger across New Haven, Fairfield, and Hartford Counties.
Every day, we provide nutritious food, personal care items, and support, guided by our belief that access to good food is a basic human right.
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By The Numbers
2026
| 2026 | Families Visited WHEAT | Pounds of Food Distributed | Total People Fed |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 865 | 27,667 | 2,647 |
| August | 863 | 31,012 | 2,589 |
| September | 934 | 36,784 | 2,802 |
| Quarterly Impact | 2,662 | 95,463 | 8,038 |
Make An Impact
Your Support Feeds Our Neighbors
Your Support Feeds Our Neighbors 
Make A Donation
Help put food on the table for neighbors in need. Your donation provides meals and essential care items every day.
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Host A Fundraiser or Food Drive
From concerts to food drives at schools, churches, and workplaces, your ideas help raise funds and collect the food we need most.
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Volunteer
Volunteers help with pantry work, reception, administrative tasks, and grocery pickups, all while keeping our community safe and supported.
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Our Mission
Ensuring No One Goes Hungry
For 50 years, we’ve worked to make sure every neighbor has enough to eat. Our mission is simple: fight hunger and strengthen our community.
Nutritious Food for All
Helping thousands of residents across New Haven, Fairfield, and Hartford Counties.Personal Care & Support
Providing personal care supplies alongside food to meet basic needs.Community Partnerships
Working with local organizations to reach more people in need.Fighting Hunger with Purpose
Championing social justice and access to nutritious food for all.Our Process
Need Help? Here’s How It Works
We make it easy for anyone in Connecticut who is struggling with food insecurity to get the support they need. Our process is simple, fast, and welcoming.
1
Review Eligibility
Check the basic guidelines to see if our services are the right fit for you.
2
Complete Intake Form
Come in and fill out a short form.
3
Go Shopping
Our volunteers will walk you through our pantry for client choice shopping once a month.
Featured Events
Thanksgiving Food Drive
We are already starting to think about Thanksgiving here at WHEAT.
Help us make Thanksgiving a little brighter for families in our community. This holiday season, we’re collecting $25 gift cards to ShopRite or ALDI so that our clients can choose the meat that best fits their family’s Thanksgiving meal.
We’re also accepting donations of nonperishable holiday meal essentials, including:
- Rice
- Stuffing
- Gravy
- Canned yams
- Boxed macaroni
- Cake or brownie mix
- Canned carrots
- Canned corn
If you would prefer to make a monetary donation for WHEAT to use towards Thanksgiving meals, you can do so by using the below QR Code:
Every donation helps provide families with the ingredients for a warm, comforting Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you make a monetary donation, donate a gift card or food items, your generosity will make a meaningful difference during the holiday season as we are hoping to feed 300 families.
Thank you for helping us bring hope, dignity, and a Thanksgiving meal to those in need.
Donor Spotlight:
Patricia "Sassy" Numberg
Why She Gives: Supporting WHEAT and Feeding Families in Our Community
After moving back to Connecticut from Arizona, Sassy found herself in an unexpected situation when the state sent her check back to Arizona. She came to WHEAT expecting to feel embarrassed and discouraged, but instead, she was met with kindness, warmth, and a willingness to share.
During her visit, everyone made her feel welcome and comfortable as she received food to help stretch her budget. The experience left such a positive impression on her that she knew she wanted to give back as soon as she was able. She began thinking about how she could help other neighbors in the future who may be facing similar challenges and trying to make their food dollars stretch.
Sassy shared that WHEAT has “saved her” on more than one occasion. Today, she wants others to know that there is no reason to feel embarrassed or ashamed about seeking help. Her message to anyone who may need support is simple:
“Don’t be embarrassed, don’t be shy. Just come on down and get yourself some really good food.”
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