Hours of Operation

Effective November 1, 2021
We are resuming inside service for Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Friday.  Weekends will be Take Out Only.

Breakfast
Mon-Fri   8am to 9am

Lunch
Mon-Sat  11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sun  12 to 1 pm

Dinner
Tuesday and Sunday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The Community Kitchen of Torrington

Be a Hero! Together We Can Make A Difference

URGENT NEED:

We are in dire need of the following items:

  • Peas, Carrots, Corn, and Beans - frozen or canned
  • Fresh Vegetables from your Garden - any and all welcomed!
  • Instant Potatoes
  • Instant Rice

Dropoff Location

Donations can be dropped off at 220 Prospect Street - located in the basement of Trinity Church. Note the door is on Maiden Lane.

Times for Drop offs

Monday through Friday from 7 am to 12:45 pm
Saturday. 10:30 am to 12:45 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and  4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

 

Bloomin 4 Good

The Bloomin' 4 Good Program

A Program to Benefit the Community Kitchen of Torrington!

Let's Fight Hunger Together. One Bouquet at a Time.

This program works to provide 10+ meals with every floral bouquet sold.

For the month of September 2021, the Community Kitchen of Torrington has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker (pictured) sold at the 931 Torringford Street, Torrington, CT location.

Buy A Bag And Support The Soup Kitchen

A Program to Benefit the Community Kitchen of Torrington!

Want to Help End Hunger? It's in the Bag

The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program makes it easy for shoppers to support us and the environment by buying durable, reusable shopping bags.

For the month of February 2022, the Community Kitchen of Torrington has been selected to receive a $1 donation each time a shopper purchases the $2.50 Community Bag with the Giving Tag sold at the

931 Torringford Street, Torrington, CT location.

 

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Our Mission

Neighbors Helping Neighbors,
One Meal At A Time
The mission of the Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington is to improve the quality of life nutritionally and socially by providing daily meals and support to Litchfield County Connecticut residents.

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Our Funding

The Community Kitchen does not receive
any local, state, or federal funding.
Our operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants.  We are currently raising money to purchase a new walk-in freezer that's needed for the Kitchen.

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Our Volunteers

We are very fortunate to have
so many amazing volunteers
Our volunteers help out with all aspects of the operations of the kitchen. They truly are the driving force behind everything the Kitchen has accomplished, we couldn't do what we do without their help.

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Stories That Warm our Soul

Great people, great donations helps feed the community. Often surprises of fresh fruits and vegetables donated for consumers along with bread donations help ease food budgets that need to stretch every penny.

Marcia F.

Lisa Hageman, the director, is a pillar in the community of Torrington. She goes out of her way to help those in need and is a friend to all. She is one of God’s most beautiful Angels. There are not enough people like her in the world these days! Thank you for all you do, for EVERYONE!

Emily L.

There are so many dedicated people helping others there. It was a wonderful to see. Bless these people and all that they do.

Debbie K.

Lisa and her team are some of the most dedicated people seving the Torrington Community. Thank you for your endless dedication and service.

Eileen G

Caring and helping hands to those in need. Form people who care

Virginia C.

We couldn't survive without you. Many thanks to Lisa and all the rest of the many people involved.

Sally D.

It's there for you if you need it. The staff is very welcoming.

Nichole W.

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Serving our Community,
One Meal, One Person at a Time

92,000 Meals Served each Year

10% of those we serve are families with children
50% of those served are men
40% of those served are women
200+ of our clients are aged newborn to 18

The Community Kitchen of Torrington has an "Open Door" policy, we don't track personal demographics of those we serve.

 

More than Just Meals

Nutritional Counseling

Not only do we serve healthy nutritious meals, we educate our clients on why nutrition is an important part of overall health. 

Feed The Hungry

For many, the Soup Kitchen is the only place some of our community members get a hot meal. This includes families and children.

Essential Every Day Support

We often supply our clients with essential hygiene & clothing items such as toiletries, winter coats and day to day needs.

Nutritious Food

Thanks to our generous Community partners, our role is to ensure no one goes hungry.  With help from Friendly Hands we are able to ensure our clients have food outside of our operating hours.

Medical Support

Most of our clients do not have health insurance, nor transportation to get to medical facilities.  We often bring in nurses and physicians to offer free testing and check ups.

Volunteer At The Community Kitchen

Whether you are looking to volunteer on an as needed basis or become a kitchen regular, we are always looking for responsible, reliable, and dedicated volunteers to help out with out with the operations of the kitchen. Duties include daily food preparation, serving, and clean up or weekend coverage.

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In the News

Thomaston Savings Bank'

Thomaston Savings Bank project benefits soup kitchens, shelters, restaurants

Feb 17, 2021
THOMASTON — In response to the ongoing needs of service organizations that help needy families aind individuals, Thomaston Savings Bank has launched the Community Kitchen Project. According to the bank, the Community Kitchen Project pairs a selection of the bank’s restaurant customers with area crisis intervention and food security organizations in their community. The bank …

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Jacque Williams

Torrington musician’s EP release to benefit local food bank, shelter

Dec 16, 2020
TORRINGTON — Jacque Williams, a city resident who is a recording artist, DJ and WZBG radio personality, is looking to raise spirits — and help those in need — through a new EP to be released Friday. Every time someone downloads the EP, titled “2020,” the purchase price will be donated to Friendly Hands Food Bank, FISH and …

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Food Drive

Need for food, donations never ends for shelters, food pantries

Nov 24, 2020
TORRINGTON — The holidays and their traditions are a little different for everyone this year, and soup kitchens, food pantries and shelters, where the coronavirus is a big concern, are facing many challenges. But those who run these organizations are still providing meals and relying on the generosity of their communities to keep the spirit …

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Torrington Soup Kitchen receives much needed donation

Nov 13, 2020
As appeared in the Republican-American Community Kitchen of Torrington received $9,500 from the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal through its Vicariate Outreach Program. The funding will help the kitchen continue its mission to serve a nutritious meal daily to food insecure people of northwestern Connecticut. “Due to the pandemic, the Community Kitchen of Torrington has been unable …

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Serve from Basement Window

Community Soup Kitchen in Torrington serves food, compassion from a basement window

Mar 28, 2020
BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR. REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN March 28, 2020. read full article HERE (Login required) TORRINGTON — The line forms slowly outside the basement window of Trinity Episcopal Church, where Community Soup Kitchen offers a hot lunch and welcome respite from a crisis — whether that be caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or not. One by …

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Hundres of People Expected

Hundreds of people expected at Torrington Soup Kitchen

Dec 19, 2019
Printed from Chanel 3 EyeWitness News – Read Original Article HERE Caitlin Francis, Rob Polansky TORRINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Brutally cold temperatures outside sent some people in Torrington looking or a place to warm up. The Torrington Community Soup Kitchen provided that and more for those who needed it most. About 60 people were there for breakfast on …

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Grants Received in 2021

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation - Lucia Tuttle Fritz Fund

Walmart. Community Grant

Eversource

Connecticut Food Bank - COVID 19 Response Grant

We couldn't do what we do without the continued commitment and generosity of our community partners.

Become a Community Kitchen of Torrington Partner

The Community Kitchen of Torrington, Inc. is funded by the generous support of hundreds of donors. We also acknowledge the support of the following organizations and institutions.

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Eagles

Nickerson

Thomaston Savings Bank

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