Food Distribution

TEEG’s Food Security program empowers families and individuals to stretch their monthly budget by giving them healthy food to supplement their home pantries.

For individuals faced with making the choice between buying food or paying bills, the TEEG food security program literally puts food on the table. Additionally, we offer nutrition and health education information with every distribution, enabling us to feed both the bodies and the minds of those accessing our services.

This program is supported by the Connecticut Food Bank, local churches, businesses, and schools, as well as the generosity of our neighbors in Northeastern Connecticut.

Food Security Programs

Monthly Commodity Distribution: TEEG believes food security is a basic right. Our monthly distribution program helps families stretch limited dollars to pay monthly bills and purchase perishable food, while relying on TEEG for staple food items.

Emergent Food Distribution: TEEG ensures adequate nutritional resources for every member of our community. Our food pantry is available to help any community member in an emergency.

Summer Food Service Program: Serving as an Open Enrollment Site for the Summer Food Service Program of the USDA, TEEG provides free lunch to area children. Last year we served 3,766 lunches! Lunchtime is a place to find a nutritious meal, important information and some fun.

We are currently seeking donations of the following items:

• Soap
• Detergent
• Canned Soup
• Vegetables and Fruit
• Diapers: sizes 3-4
• Canned Meat

FY 08-09 Food Security Accomplishments to Date: 10,423 lives touched*

* includes Summer Food Service Program, Monthly Commodity Distribution, and Emergent Food Distribution