Community Partners
Together, we can help others.
ABC Women’s Center, located in Middletown, CT, provides free and confidential pregnancy resources and services to women in our community. We are here to walk with you through pregnancy and parenting decisions. Whether you visit us for a single service or enroll in a program, we’re committed to supporting you on this journey.
Fridgeport is a ministry of Kingdom Builders Impact Ministries also located in Bridgeport, CT.
Fridgeport is an open access community refrigerator initiative. It’s a 24/7 stigma free access for those in need, supplied by those that can. Have some- drop it off. Need some? Pick it up.
We currently have a team of volunteers who serve at the Clinton meal site, and if you are interested in finding out more and joining our team, contact Josie Savastra.
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet is a professional dance company comprised of artist-theologians whose goal is to create spaces where art and faith can flourish. Ekklesia's diverse repertory utilizes a full spectrum of emotional and physical vocabulary while addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and human suffering. They are located in Middletown. CT.
ECB is a company whose artists are passionate about creating work which manifests love and healing into the world.
St. VincentDe Paul’s Soup Kitchen has taken on the role of a community triage center. New guests coming for breakfast, lunch or a bagged sandwich dinner are approached to see if there is something that they might need. At the Amazing Grace Food Pantry, guests have access to apply for many different assistance programs that could help them or their families.
They also run a Post Office for the homeless, a Community Assistance Program for short term energy, transportation or rent assistance…we even act as rep/payee for clients who have a hard time managing money. Overall, they look where there may be a significant need and try to fill it. Sometimes it is just a referral to the right organization for the right kind of help.
Ways You Can Help:
Join fellow members of Living Rock Church in serving our community at St. Vincent de Paul’s Soup Kitchen! Starting in April, volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve meals to those in need.
Morning (8:00–11:00 AM) – Assist with breakfast service and kitchen prep
Afternoon (11:00 AM–3:00 PM) – Help with lunch service and dining room support
All food is provided—just bring a willing heart to serve! If you’re interested, contact Chef & Program Coordinator, Jeremiah Rufini, at jeremiah@svdmiddletown.org or 860-344-0097. Be sure to mention you’re from Living Rock Church when signing up.
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries is an interfaith service that provides food and fellowship to those in need and educates our community on hunger and poverty.
SSKP provides over 1 million meals annually to the needy in 11 Connecticut Valley-Shore towns.
Click here for a list of their meal sites and pantries.
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries continues to serve guests at all five of our pantries. We are seeing a large increase in need and a decrease in donated food. Monetary donations enable us to purchase additional food to fill in the gaps.
If you need help: Yes, our pantry sites are open and you are welcome to come if you need groceries! Guests are welcome to visit our sites for "curbside delivery." Please remain in your vehicle until you get to the area for distribution and follow signage. You do not need to call ahead to receive groceries.
If you would like to volunteer: You can contact Jeff Ward, our volunteer and program coordinator. Jeff is maintaining a list of volunteers who are willing to step in if needed.
Ways You Can Help:
Be in touch with neighbors, friends and family
Share information about availability of food resources
Share a message of hope (send cards, post pictures, call a neighbor, send text messages, smile at your mail carrier through the window, and at people from a distance)
If you run a food-related business you can help by donating food directly by contacting our pantry managers
Give a gift online or by mail to support SSKP. Donations enable us to make bulk wholesale purchases
Current Newsletter
Click HERE for the most recent SSKP newsletter!