Access Community Action Agency

Access Community Action Agency We build equitable access to opportunities for those under-resourced to achieve economic stability.

Congratulations to CHR on their new mobile MAT Van! We know that transportation can be a huge barrier for individuals wh...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to CHR on their new mobile MAT Van! We know that transportation can be a huge barrier for individuals who want to seek treatment - this van is an incredible resource to remove that barrier. Again Congratulations!

Dad's like flowers too! Stop by Stop and Shop in Dayville (1094 Killingly Commons Drive) today and pick up a Bloomin' 4 ...
06/18/2026

Dad's like flowers too! Stop by Stop and Shop in Dayville (1094 Killingly Commons Drive) today and pick up a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet. Every bouquet purchased through the month of June support Access Community Action Agency and helps feed, house, and care for your neighbors!

What an amazing panel from today's webinar entitled "Philanthropy’s Role and Response to Changing DEI Policies" presente...
06/16/2026

What an amazing panel from today's webinar entitled "Philanthropy’s Role and Response to Changing DEI Policies" presented by The Alliance: The Voice of Community Nonprofits. At Access, we especially celebrate our board member, Nyaunu Stevens from the National Conference for Community and Justice, who moderated the panel. Great job everyone and thank you for your insights on this important and challenging topic!

Once again a special shout out to U-Haul Moving and Storage of Columbia for your help keeping our food pantries open!! W...
06/15/2026

Once again a special shout out to U-Haul Moving and Storage of Columbia for your help keeping our food pantries open!! We value your partnership and appreciate your support.

When it comes to supplying our food pantries, it's all hands on deck. it doesn't matter if you are working in finance, accounting, community engagement, or HR. Everyone at Access steps up to unload the truck and stock the shelves. Together we make a difference!!

Access Executive Director Emma King and Board Chair Joanne Todd were honored to join United Way of Central and Northeast...
06/12/2026

Access Executive Director Emma King and Board Chair Joanne Todd were honored to join United Way of Central and Northeast CT CEO Eric Harrison at their 15th Annual "Power of the Purse" event which raised over $300,000 to support financial empowerment initiatives and their Onward860 campaign. Access is a proud partner of the United Way's through our Mobile Food Pantry program and look forward to working together to end poverty in Northeast CT. Congratulations on a wonderful event!

Ever wonder what happens at a regional food bank? Yesterday I had the privilege of making the semi-monthly food run to M...
06/11/2026

Ever wonder what happens at a regional food bank? Yesterday I had the privilege of making the semi-monthly food run to Midwest Food Bank New England to pick up food for our pantries. Midwest's warehouse is a pretty massive structure in Manchester that distributes food to 176 food pantries all around the state. Yesterday, 42 other agencies/organization showed up and collected food and other household essentials.

So what happens there? You make an appointment, show up at your scheduled time, hand over your keys, sign in, and await your call. Once called, a volunteer host leads your around the warehouse filled with pallets of rescued food. They "take your orders" as you are followed by more volunteers with a wheeled truck. The volunteers load up your items, and then carry them all outside to load your vehicle. Once complete, they call you again and send you home to unload all the items at your pantry. Overall it was a 3 hour journey, most of which was spent on the road!

Thank you Midwest Food Bank New England for your essential partnership!

Bring a little June sunshine into someone's life (maybe even your own!) by purchasing a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet from Sto...
06/10/2026

Bring a little June sunshine into someone's life (maybe even your own!) by purchasing a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet from Stop and Shop in Dayville (1094 Killingly Commons Drive). Every purchase provides $1 for Access Community Action Agency and our community programs. Help a neighbor today!

Are you a high school or college student who needs community service hours this summer? Are you interested in learning a...
06/05/2026

Are you a high school or college student who needs community service hours this summer? Are you interested in learning about how Access and our partners in NE CT are helping combat food insecurity in our communities? - Come volunteer in our Food Pantry!

We need help with our mobile food truck in Danielson and Willimantic AND stocking our shelves when we get deliveries of new food. Check out our new volunteer portal for ALL the information! https://accessagency.org/how-you-can-help/

Access is proud to announce that we, alongside the rest of CT's Community Action Agencies, will be assisting individuals...
06/04/2026

Access is proud to announce that we, alongside the rest of CT's Community Action Agencies, will be assisting individuals in accessing this one-time benefit. Check back in the coming weeks for more details as the program rolls out!

Address

1315 Main Street, Ste 2
Willimantic, CT
06226

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18604507400

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