St. Mary’s Food Bank

The food bank was established in 1975. Food is donated by parishioners, various organizations, or is purchased from Foodshare with donated funds. The food bank is opened five days per week. It is stocked by volunteers, and volunteers distribute food to clients. Each holiday, the church also prepares and delivers baskets to needy families.

If you would like to volunteer or donate food or funds, please contact the Parish Office at 860-289-7916

St. Rose Food Bank

St. Rose Food Pantry has been providing food to families in need in East Hartford for almost 30 years. It was begun in the early 80's by a group of volunteers and has been in continuous operation since then. We are presently open 1 days a week. We welcome donations of nonperishable food items and money from parishioners and also receive funds to operate from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal and from Foodshare. We typically serve an average of 50 to 60 families each week.

​To volunteer or to donate, please contact the Parish Office at 860-289-7916

We serve any Connecticut resident who is in need of food and is income-eligible. 

You do not need an appointment to access the food pantry, please bring your own bags.

Clients can come once every 30 days.

St. Mary’s food bank is located in the hall at 30 Maplewood Ave. and is currently open for food requests or to receive donations at these times:

• Tuesday, and Friday, 11:30 am – 2 pm

​St. Rose food bank is located in the church basement at 33 Church St. and is currently open for food requests at these times:

• 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

To make donations to St. Rose food bank, please contact Pastor Wright at 860-833-9467.

If you need to make a food donation at a different time, please contact the coordinator or the parish office at 860-289-7916 directly,

The above days and times are subject to change.