Community Kitchen of Torrington

Hours of Operation

Due to COVID-19 We are serving take out meals only!

Breakfast
Mon-Fri 8am to 9am

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

Dinner
Mon-Fri 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

The Community Kitchen of Torrington

Be a Hero! Together We Can Make A Difference

That's right - our Executive Director Lisa Hageman is celebrating a birthday in February!

In lieu of cards, candies or her beloved Dunkin Coffee, she would prefer you support the Community Kitchen of Torrington with FIFTY THREE!

Gather your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors and your family members and lets help Lisa collect 5300 donations/dollars this month!

Monetary donations can be made via PayPal. Other donations can be dropped off at the Soup Kitchen daily between 7am and noon.

Let's Help Lisa Celebrate!

#LisaTurns53

Make A Donation Today

Here's how you can help!

53 Dollars

53 Bottles of Salad Dressing
53 Cans of Veggies
53 Pairs of Socks
53 Personal Deodorant
53 Pounds of frozen fruits or veggies
53 Boxes of Pancake Mix
53 Face masks
53 Pints of Maple Syrup
53 Dozen Eggs
53 Boxes of Pasta
53 Jars of Peanut Butter
53 Jars of Pasta Sauce
53 Boxes of stuffing
53 Pounds of Chicken
53 Hams

53 Dozen Homemade Cookies

53 Dozen Dinner Rolls

53 To-Go Containers

53 Boxes of Instant Mashed Potatoes

53 Bags of Egg Noodles

53 Boxes of Salad Toppers

53 Pounds of Coffee

53 Pounds of Sugar

53 Quarts of Olive Oil

53 Pounds of Butter

53 Pairs of Gloves

53 Winter Hats

The Bloomin' 4 Good Program

A Brand New Program to Benefit 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.

From February 26th through the month of March, Community Kitchen of Torrington has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $9.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker (pictured) sold at the store located at 211 High Street, Torrington CT.

Big Y Community Bag Program

We are so excited to share that Community Kitchen of Torrington has been selected to be a part of the Big Y Community Bag Program

Making contributing to your local community and supporting the environment even easier.

For the month of March 2021, Community Kitchen of Torrington will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Big Y store located at 504 Winsted Road, Torrington CT.

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.

Learn More

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.

Donate Now

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.

Volunteer Today

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.

95845974_10219828237969296_7829655862267346944_o

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.

Learn More About Volunteering

In the News

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 …

Thomaston Savings Bank project benefits soup kitchens, shelters, restaurants Read More »

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 …

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

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 …

Need for food, donations never ends for shelters, food pantries Read More »

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 …

Torrington Soup Kitchen receives much needed donation Read More »

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 …

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

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 …

Hundreds of people expected at Torrington Soup Kitchen Read More »

45869367_10215408075868006_8774249372591325184_o

How Can You Help?

Contribute a donation to help with the costs of utilities, trash removal, rent, food. Be a neighbor helping your neighbors. For more information on donations, please click the button below.

Thank you!!!!

Make A Donation Today

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.

Become A Partner