Nutritional Needs

We are fortunate to have Bethel Community Food Pantry, Brotherhood in Action and Walnut Hill Church Community Food Pantry, all of which are fully operated by volunteers.

 

Bethel Community Food Panty: Eligible households may utilize the food pantry if they meet guidelines set by The State of Connecticut. Guidelines are revised every July and must be completed every July with the Town of Bethel Social Services. Eligibility for the Bethel Community Food Pantry is determined by household income. All income (earned and unearned) is counted. Requests to register to utilize the food pantry may be made throughout the year. Please contact the Town of Bethel Social Services if your contact information or household information (number of household members, income) has changed. 

 

Brotherhood In Action Food Baskets: If a household meets eligibility guidelines for the Bethel Community Food Pantry that household will be eligible to receive a holiday food basket a few times a year. Requests must be made and applications completed and submitted (if not already completed for the Bethel Community Food Pantry) at least one month prior to the distribution to be considered for the basket. Applications are revised every July and must be completed every year.  You must contact the Town of Bethel Social Services to make an appointment to complete the application, as well as to notify Social Services if your contact information  or household information has changed. 
Food baskets are delivered to one’s home by Brotherhood in Action Volunteers. 

Household Size/Household 2024-2025 Income Limits for Bethel Community Food Pantry and Brotherhood in Action Food Baskets:
1/$43,740;  2/$59,160;  3/$74,580;  4/$90,000;  5/$105,420;  6/$120,840;  7/$136,260;  8/$151,680; for each additional person add $15,420.  
Food is distributed, by appointment only, twice monthly. The TOB SW has an emergency food pantry available for emergencies.

 

Caraluzzi's Gift Card donations for the Brotherhood in Action and Bethel Community Food Pantries:

Brotherhood in Action and Bethel Community Food Pantry partnered with Caraluzzi's Gift Cards for Charity program. Caraluzzi's matches 10% of each donation made. This program is an asset to our community. You can donate online with the following links:

Brotherhood in Action: https://shop.caraluzzis.com/s/1000-1018/i/INV-1000-104029

Community Food Pantry: https://shop.caraluzzis.com/s/1000-1018/i/INV-1000-104033

 

Walnut Hill Community Church Food Pantry:

Please visit their website for distribution dates and times: https://walnuthillcc.org/food-pantry/

 

SNAP Benefits:

Is your household is eligible for for SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps)? Use the following link to see 2024 eligibility: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program---snap/eligibility Your household includes anyone you buy and cook most of your meals with. If you live with your spouse or your child(ren) under 22, they are always part of your household.