Food Assistance

To participate in Tolland Food Assistance Programs or to receive food from the Tolland Food Pantry, you must be a Tolland resident and meet the income requirements. For more information, contact Human Services at 860-871-3648. Food Assistance Applications and item checklists are available at the bottom of this page. Completed applications and checklists can be emailed to lmurdock@tollandct.gov

Keep an eye out for our Food Pantry Need of the Month!
Our collection basket is located at the Tolland Public Library (21 Tolland Green) in the lobby.

For the month of July, our theme is: Back to The Staples! 
We are collecting the following items:

• Pasta, pasta sauce
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Pancake mix, syrup
• Canned tuna, canned chicken
• Cereal
• Chef Boyardee
• Rice
• Instant potatoes

Donation bin located at the Tolland Public Library in the Lobby (21 Tolland Green Parking Lot C).

Gift card donations are also greatly appreciated and help community members supplement fresh and essential items. Please drop these off directly at the Human Services Office on the 4th Level of the Town Hall.

        *Please call the Human Services Department at 860-871-3648 to arrange a time to drop off donations to the Human Services Office*   

The primary purpose of all donations is to meet the needs of Tolland residents. After these needs are met, excess items may be shared with residents and families in surrounding Tolland County communities.

Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP)
Tolland residents can apply for SNAP benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) on-line by clicking here or in person at the Department of Social Services.

Foodshare Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile Foodshare is an outdoor food distribution for persons of low income.  The food choices vary from week to week but usually include bread and several types of fresh produce. Other items may also be offered depending on availability.

• The FoodShare Mobile Food Pantry is available in Tolland on alternate Thursdays:
  • June 11th & 25th 
  • July 9th & 23rd
  • August 6th & 20th 
  • September 3rd 
• 10-10:30 a.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, 45 Tolland Green.
• You are not required to go to the Food Pantry in your town, you may go to any location.
• Pre-registration and identification are not required.
• Once a year newcomers may be asked to complete a brief form verifying income and need for assistance.
• For more information about FoodShare, residents may contact FOODSHARE at (860) 286-9999 or the UCC office at (860) 875-4160.
• Visit the FOODSHARE website for other locations and schedules.
• Residents participating in the program must bring their own bags.

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For more information about area food assistance, you can dial 211 or click here.