Covenant Soup Kitchen

Covenant Soup Kitchen Welcome to Covenant Soup Kitchen and Community Food Pantry! We are open every day, year-round and we are here to help.

Please contact us if you need our assistance or if you would like to join our absolutely extraordinary volunteer team! Covenant Soup Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located at 220 Valley Street in Willimantic CT. The Kitchen sits in the heart of downtown Willimantic, an industrial city in Connecticut's relatively poor Northeastern region. Through the Soup Kitchen, the community addre

sses the local problem of urban poverty, the closing of industry, and a critical shortage of housing. The Kitchen also assists the large number of deinstitutionalized individuals who are struggling to survive in the city. In addition to providing a light breakfast and a healthy, nutritious lunch each day, and dinner on Friday and Saturday, we offer a guest choice Community Food Pantry, a Care and Advocacy program and host an onsite health clinic. Covenant Soup Kitchen depends on donations, volunteers, and community support. The staff consists of three employee and relies upon hundreds of dedicated volunteers to carry out its mission. Covenant Soup Kitchen has a governing Board of Directors consisting of members of the community and representatives from all walks of life. The Board is in charge of maintaining and developing long term goals for Covenant Soup Kitchen.

June is here and we have a new monthly wish list! For this month, we are in need of refrigerated and shelf stable bevera...
06/01/2026

June is here and we have a new monthly wish list! For this month, we are in need of refrigerated and shelf stable beverages like juice, milk, and milk alternatives! We are also hoping to stock up on hair care items like brushes and combs, shampoo, and conditioner! If you have any extra room in your cart this month, our guests would really appreciate access to these items!

All donations can be brought to the CSK Deliveries door in the back of the church building at 220 Valley Street anytime from 9-4 Monday-Saturday and 9-1 on Sundays!

Thank you so much!
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¡Junio ha llegado y tenemos una nueva lista de deseos mensual! Para este mes, necesitamos bebidas refrigeradas y estables como zumos, leche y alternativas a la leche. También esperamos abastecernos de productos para el cuidado del cabello como cepillos y peines, champú y acondicionador. Si tienes espacio libre en tu carrito este mes, ¡nuestros huéspedes agradecerían mucho acceso a estos artículos!

Todas las donaciones pueden llevarse a la puerta de CSK Deliverys, en la parte trasera del edificio de la iglesia en 220 Valley Street, en cualquier momento de 9 a 4 de lunes a sábado y de 9 a 1 los domingos.

¡Muchísimas gracias!

While we are glad the warm weather is here, donations of food and funds decline greatly over the spring and summer month...
05/29/2026

While we are glad the warm weather is here, donations of food and funds decline greatly over the spring and summer months! It is early in the season, but we are already seeing a reduced variety and quantity of donations. Local support is instrumental in allowing us to continue providing the items that families are requesting daily! We are so thankful for recent support from Bread Box Theater, local food drives, the Empty Bowls 2026 Fundraiser, Willimantic Records' upcoming concert featuring Downtown Boys, and other donations from local individuals and organizations! These events make a huge difference during a difficult time of year!
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Aunque nos alegra que haya buen tiempo, las donaciones de alimentos y fondos disminuyen mucho durante los meses de primavera y verano. Es temprano en la temporada, pero ya estamos viendo una menor cantidad y variedad de donaciones. ¡El apoyo local es fundamental para que podamos seguir proporcionando los artículos que las familias solicitan a diario! Estamos muy agradecidos por el reciente apoyo de Bread Box Theater, las campañas locales de recogida de alimentos, la recaudación de fondos Empty Bowls 2026, el próximo concierto de Willimantic Records con Downtown Boys y otras donaciones de personas y organizaciones locales. ¡Estos eventos marcan una gran diferencia en una época difícil del año! ¡Muchas gracias por tu ayuda!



There’s been a “remarkable” increase over the past few years in Americans struggling to put food on the table, and that’s likely contributing to record-low consumer sentiment readings, new Federal Reserve Bank of New York research showed Wednesday.

And now for something completely different!We can’t wait for this show!WE WILL BE LOUD!
05/28/2026

And now for something completely different!

We can’t wait for this show!

WE WILL BE LOUD!

In 2015 Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed DOWNTOWN BOYS “America’s most exciting punk band” and in May of 2026 the magazine included a DOWNTOWN BOYS record in their list of the greatest punk albums of all time (going as far back as “proto-punk” bands from the 1960s). On June 26th Sub Pop Records will release the new DOWNTOWN BOYS LP and the band has decided to celebrate with a show right here in their “hometown” of Willimantic. As local DOWNTOWN BOYS fans know, they were based in Providence when they started out but played shows at Willimantic Records often enough to take to calling our little city their hometown. DOWNTOWN BOYS will be joined on June 26th by CT bands THE PROBLEM WITH KIDS TODAY and HAPPY GIANT. It’s a fundraiser for the Covenant Soup Kitchen with tickets available now online (link in comments). An in person ticket purchasing option will be announced later in the week.

Thanks to Victoria for the beautiful poster!!!

Now that our local colleges are out for the summer, our volunteer support is slowing down quite a bit! Our regular volun...
05/19/2026

Now that our local colleges are out for the summer, our volunteer support is slowing down quite a bit! Our regular volunteers are taking some well deserved time off for travel and we could use some summer help!

We need lots of help for every day of the week, especially on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!

If you are interested in volunteering, please give us a call at (860) 423-1643 or fill out a volunteer registration form online at https://form.jotform.com/210534153184145

Thank you so much!

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Ahora que nuestras universidades locales están de vacaciones en verano, ¡nuestro apoyo voluntario está disminuyendo bastante! Nuestros voluntarios habituales se están tomando un merecido tiempo libre para viajar y ¡nos vendría bien ayuda veraniega!

¡Necesitamos mucha ayuda todos los días de la semana, especialmente los lunes, miércoles y viernes!

Si estás interesado en ser voluntario, llámanos al (860) 423-1643 o rellena un formulario de inscripción de voluntariado en línea en https://form.jotform.com/210534153184145

¡Muchísimas gracias!

We are already halfway through May! We are still trying to collect as many rices, grains, and skin care items as possibl...
05/15/2026

We are already halfway through May! We are still trying to collect as many rices, grains, and skin care items as possible through the end of the month!

If you are already planning your June shopping, we are looking for shelf-stable beverages and milk as well as hair care items!

All donations can be brought to the CSK Deliveries door in the back of the church building anytime Monday-Saturday from 8:30-4:30 and Sundays from 8:30-1!

Thank you so much!

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¡Ya estamos a mitad de mayo! ¡Seguimos intentando recoger tantos arroces, cereales y productos para el cuidado de la piel como sea posible hasta final de mes!

Si ya estás planeando tus compras de junio, buscaremos bebidas y leche estables a largo plazo, así como productos para el cuidado del cabello.

Todas las donaciones pueden llevarse a la puerta de CSK Deliverys, situada en la parte trasera del edificio de la iglesia, en cualquier momento de lunes a sábado de 8:30 a 16:30 y los domingos de 8:30 a 13:30.

¡Muchísimas gracias!

As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for an especially challenging time of year! Spring and summer are particularl...
05/01/2026

As the weather warms up, we are gearing up for an especially challenging time of year! Spring and summer are particularly challenging at Covenant Soup Kitchen as donations of food and funds decrease significantly.

We are looking to stock up on some much needed items over the coming months!

For the month of May, we are focusing on Rices & Grains! These items are in special demand right now as we have had trouble stocking our rice shelves.

We are also in need of Skin Care items right now as sun, bugs, and the heat will be here soon! If you are able to donate some of these items, our families will be very appreciative!

Donations can be dropped off at the CSK Deliveries door in the back of the church building anytime Monday-Saturday from 8:30-4:30 and Sundays from 8:30-1! Thank you so much!

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A medida que el tiempo se calienta más, ¡nos estamos preparando para una época especialmente desafiante del año! La primavera y el verano son especialmente difíciles en Covenant Soup Kitchen, ya que las donaciones de alimentos y fondos disminuyen significativamente.

¡Queremos abastecernos de algunos artículos muy necesarios en los próximos meses!

Para el mes de mayo, nos centramos en Arroz y Granos. Estos artículos están especialmente demandados ahora mismo porque hemos tenido problemas para abastecer nuestras estanterías de arroz.

También necesitamos productos para el cuidado de la piel ahora mismo, ya que el sol, los insectos y el calor llegarán pronto. Si puedes donar algunos de estos objetos, ¡nuestras familias te lo agradecerán mucho!

Las donaciones pueden dejarse en la puerta de CSK Deliveries, en la parte trasera del edificio de la iglesia, en cualquier momento de lunes a sábado de 8:30 a 16:30 y los domingos de 8:30 a 13:30. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

Please join us this Saturday, April 25th, to help us raise awareness for food insecurity at Connecticut Foodshare's annu...
04/20/2026

Please join us this Saturday, April 25th, to help us raise awareness for food insecurity at Connecticut Foodshare's annual Walk Against Hunger at Dunkin' Park! Beginning at 8 am, there will be lots of family friendly activities and entertainment, then the 1.5 mile walk will step off at 10 am!

Covenant Soup Kitchen has faced an unprecedented increase in the number of families requesting support. We served over 830,000 meals during the 2024-2025 fiscal year and expect that our served meals will continue to increase alongside the need in our community.

Please consider joining our team or making a donation to help us continue to provide nutritious food and access to basic services to thousands of families in the greater Willimantic area!

If you can't join us in person, we would love to still have you on our team! Register and enjoy the weather walking on your own, mowing your lawn, getting your steps in on a shopping trip, or by biking, kayaking, whatever!

Thank you for your support!

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¡Únete a nosotros este sábado 25 de abril para ayudarnos a concienciar sobre la inseguridad alimentaria en la Caminata Anual Contra el Hambre en Dunkin' Park de Connecticut Foodshare. A partir de las 8 de la mañana, habrá muchas actividades y entretenimiento para toda la familia, ¡y luego la caminata de 1,5 millas se despejará a las 10 de la mañana!

Covenant Soup Kitchen se ha enfrentado a un aumento sin precedentes en el número de familias que solicitan apoyo. Servimos más de 830.000 comidas durante el año fiscal 2024-2025 y esperamos que nuestras comidas servidas sigan aumentando junto con la necesidad de nuestra comunidad.

Por favor, considera unirte a nuestro equipo o hacer una donación para ayudarnos a seguir proporcionando alimentos nutritivos y acceso a servicios básicos a miles de familias en el área metropolitana de Willimantic.

Si no puedes venir en persona, ¡nos encantaría que siguieras formando parte de nuestro equipo! Regístrate y disfruta del buen tiempo caminando solo, cortando el césped, dando los pasos en una compra o montando en bici, kayak, ¡lo que sea!

¡Gracias por vuestro apoyo!

Covenant Soup Kitchen provides food and access to basic services in an environment of care, love, support and safety to those individuals and families from the greater Windham community who come through our doors.

Just a reminder that we will be distributing all kinds of great items tomorrow morning! Please stop by our garage on Val...
04/09/2026

Just a reminder that we will be distributing all kinds of great items tomorrow morning! Please stop by our garage on Valley Street and inside our dining room to grab some of the fresh and frozen offerings!

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Solo un recordatorio de que mañana por la mañana distribuiremos todo tipo de artículos geniales. ¡Por favor, pásate por nuestro garaje en Valley Street y dentro de nuestro comedor para coger algunas de las opciones frescas y congeladas!

We will be receiving a large truckload of food on Friday morning and will have many items available to give away! Please join us this coming Friday, Aril 10th around 9 am for a variety of items including:
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Eggs
- Frozen Veggies
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Kidney Beans
- Mixed Fruit
- Peaches
- Spaghetti
- Toasted Oats Cereal
- Cornflakes
- Whole Wheat Wraps
- Pet Food
- And more!
Please bring bags, boxes, carts, and friends! Food will be distributed in our dining room and in front of our garage on Valley Street. All items will be first come first serve as long as supplies last!

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El viernes por la mañana recibiremos un gran camión lleno de comida y habrá muchos artículos disponibles para regalar. Por favor, únete a nosotros este próximo viernes, 10 de marzo, sobre las 9 de la mañana para una variedad de artículos, entre ellos:
- Naranjas
- Toronja
- Cebollas
- Patatas
- Huevos
- Verduras congeladas
- Muslos de pollo
- Judías Rojas
- Fruta Mixta
- Melocotones
- Espaguetis
- Cereales de avena tostada
- Cornflakes
- Wraps integrales
- Comida para mascotas
- ¡Y más!
¡Por favor, traed bolsas, cajas, carritos y amigos! La comida se repartirá en nuestro comedor y delante de nuestro garaje en Valley Street. ¡Todos los artículos serán por orden de llegada mientras duren las existencias!

Thanks to OL Willard Co and Eastern Connecticut Rugby we were able to take delivery of our long awaited walk in cooler a...
04/09/2026

Thanks to OL Willard Co and Eastern Connecticut Rugby we were able to take delivery of our long awaited walk in cooler and freezer!

These are desperately needed pieces of equipment for our organization, and we have this community to thank for them!

We are so incredibly thankful for each and every gift of care, time, food and funds that got us to this wonderful day!

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Address

Rear Of St. Paul's Church 220 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT
06226

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+18604231643

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