About The Community Kitchen of Torrington
Behind the Scenes At The Community Kitchen

Winters are especially hard on many members of our community.
Thank you to Channel 3 for telling our story.
*Pre-Covid, 2019.
Proudly serving the residents of Litchfield County Connecticut, the Community Kitchen of Torrington, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) and has been in operation since 1983.
Even though the Community Kitchen of Torrington, Inc. does not receive local, state or federal funding, we serve over 92,000 meals a year.
Breakdown of people served:
- 10% Families
- 50% Men
- 40% Women
- Over 200 children ages newborn to 18
Our operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants. Volunteers assist daily with food preparation, serving, clean up, and weekend coverage.
Making people SMILE!
In normal times, the Community Kitchen of Torrington is more than just a site to receive a nutritious, hot meal. It is a place people come to for daily contact with others and a place that provides an opportunity for individuals to meet staff from area agencies and programs for assistance with the many needs and problems they experience. The soup kitchen serves people from all walks of life, including homeless individuals and families and the working disadvantaged, and the need for our services is increasing.

Stories That Warm our Soul
Community Kitchen Leaders

Lisa Hageman
Board of Directors
George Craig
Regina DeLuca
Laura Lemieux
Marilyn Petitt
Board Members
Autumn Colleoni
Leigh Ganung
Jennifer Hull
Michele Marrin
Susan Kelley-Strom
Edward Wilmot
During this Covid 19 pandemic, the Community Kitchen of Torrington continues to nourish food insecure people with daily nutritious lunch and breakfast. These meals are served through a kitchen window. Please consider helping us to meet the increased demand for meals.
Help Us Provide The Basics!
Big or small, monthly or one-time, cash or food - every donation counts and helps us better serve our communities and their residents. Please consider making a donation today.