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
Founded in 1975
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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

2026Families Visited WHEATPounds of Food DistributedTotal People Fed
July86527,6672,647
August86331,0122,589
September93436,7842,802
Quarterly Impact2,66295,4638,038
Make An Impact

Your Support Feeds Our Neighbors

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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.
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Review Eligibility

Check the basic guidelines to see if our services are the right fit for you.
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Complete Intake Form

Come in and fill out a short form.
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Go Shopping

Our volunteers will walk you through our pantry for client choice shopping once a month.
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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.

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