The Place for Community Wellbeing

08/16/2026

🥕🍅 PRODUCE POP-UP TODAY! 🥬🌶️

We’ve got fresh produce available this afternoon at The Bodega at The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing!

⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM — or while supplies last
🛍️ Bring your own bags!

Fresh produce plus a limited supply of other items will be available. Supplies are limited, so come on through while we’ve got it! 💚

08/13/2026

There will be **no pantry distribution this week**.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may be planning to visit tomorrow.

We’ll see you next Friday. ❤️

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Pap gen okenn distribisyon manje semèn sa a.

Nou eskize nou pou deranjman an epi nou apresye konpreyansyon nou.

Tanpri ede nou fè moun konnen sa lè w pataje pòs sa a ak nenpòt moun ki ta ka gen plan vin vizite nou demen.

N ap wè nou vandredi k ap vini an. ❤️

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**No habrá distribución de alimentos esta semana**.

Lamentamos los inconvenientes y agradecemos su comprensión.

Por favor, ayúdenos a difundir la noticia compartiendo esta publicación con cualquier persona que planee visitarnos mañana.

Nos vemos el próximo viernes. ❤️

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

Food to the People Pantry at The Bodega will be closed this week in observation of the Holiday, and will reopen Friday, July 10th.
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Food to the People Pantry nan The Bodega ap fèmen semèn sa a pou selebre fèt la, epi li pral relouvri vandredi 10 jiyè.
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La despensa Food to the People en The Bodega estará cerrada esta semana por el feriado y volverá a abrir el viernes 10 de julio.

06/26/2026

This afternoon we’re joined by our friends from Community Health Center, Inc. & Alliance For Living!!!

CHC is offering HIV and Hep C testing, along with other health information and some fun giveaways. Our good friend Frank is inside and will share some information about NLC CARES!

Meet us at The Place!!

Food to the People Pantry at The Bodega is open from 3-7 PM.

06/15/2026

Food to the People Pantry at The Bodega will be closed this week, in observation of the Juneteeth Holiday, and will reopen Friday, June 26th.
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La despensa «Food to the People» en The Bodega permanecerá cerrada esta semana con motivo del día festivo de Juneteenth y reabrirá el viernes 26 de junio.
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Food to the People Pantry nan Bodega a ap fèmen semèn sa a, nan obsèvasyon Juneteeth Holiday, epi yo pral relouvri vandredi 26 jen.

05/25/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming residents, partners, advocates, educators, service providers, and local leaders for our Community Safety Conversation on Wednesday.

This gathering is an opportunity to reconnect, build relationships, share perspectives, and continue shaping collaborative approaches to community safety, prevention, and wellbeing across our region.

There’s still time to register and join us.

🗓 Wednesday, May 27
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing
🍽 Dinner provided

Please share with someone who may want to be part of the conversation. Registration closes tomorrow at 3:00 PM.

https://forms.office.com/r/RErb5jR4c3

05/20/2026

In one week, community members from across New London and Southeastern Connecticut will gather for a conversation about prevention, wellbeing, healing, collaboration, and what community-centered safety can look like moving forward.

Whether your connection to this work is personal, professional, or simply rooted in care for our community — your voice matters in this space.

🗓 Wednesday, May 27
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing
🍽 Dinner provided
📝 Registration requested (link below)

https://forms.office.com/r/RErb5jR4c3

Please help us spread the word.

05/15/2026

What does community safety look like when we build it together?

Join residents, advocates, educators, youth-serving organizations, service providers, and local leaders for a Community Safety Conversation focused on prevention, wellbeing, healing, and strengthening community relationships across New London and the region.

🗓 Wednesday, May 27
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing
🍽 Dinner provided
📝 Registration requested

We hope you’ll join us. Click the link below to register

https://forms.office.com/r/RErb5jR4c3

05/15/2026

We’re looking for 2–3 bilingual volunteers to support neighbor registration during our Friday pantry distributions at The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing.

This role is about more than paperwork — it’s about helping create a welcoming, respectful, and organized experience for community members accessing food and support.

Spanish/English bilingual ability preferred.

🕘 Fridays:
9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–7 PM

Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to learn more.

[link to sign up is in the comments]