The federal government has stopped funding SNAP effective November 1. For information on how this impacts your benefits, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Those in need of immediate food assistance or who want to donate or volunteer can locate their local food pantry or a mobile pantry by visiting 211ct.org or ctfoodshare.org, or texting the word FOODSHARE to 85511.
You can use this website to find information about Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in the City.
Published on July 19, 2022
HARTFORD, CONN (July 19, 2022) – Today, the City of Hartford announced it will be opening cooling centers for residents this week, beginning today and ending on Sunday, July 24th, due to a forecasted heat wave. The Hartford Fire Department is also handing out water to residents throughout the city.
“Starting today and continuing through the week, temperatures will be reaching highs in the mid-to-high 90s, so we will be opening our cooling centers throughout the city to help our residents stay safe and cool,” said Mayor Luke Bronin. “We also want residents to remember to drink plenty of water before they go out and before they get thirsty. Please stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, and please remember to check in on your loved ones and neighbors, especially young children and seniors, who may be particularly affected by the heat.”
Downtown Library 500 Main St. Tuesday through Thursday: 9:00-6:00 Friday and Saturday: 9:00-5:00 Albany Library 1250 Albany Ave. Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00-6:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 Barbour Library 261 Barbour St. Tuesday through Thursday 10:00-6:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 Camp Field Library 30 Campfield Ave. Tuesday through Thursday 10:00-6:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 Dwight Library 7 New Park Ave. Tuesday through Thursday 10:00-6:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 Park Street Library @ the Lyric 603 Park St. Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00-6:00 Friday: 10:00-5:00 North End Senior Center 80 Coventry Street Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-5:00 South End Wellness Senior Center 830 Maple Avenue Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-5:00