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Need food assistance?


It's simply a call ​away...

(860)482-3338

                     

 Maureen MO Hubert

Founding Director

Food, Toiletries,  Holidays, Coats & more

Friendly Hands Food Bank is a  not-for-profit 501c3 food bank located

 in Torrington, CT.   Founded in 1991 by Maureen "Mo" Hubert to offer food assistance to those in need, the food bank has grown in size to offer food, toi​letries and other services over th​e years.  In addition to food, we offer Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas gifst for children & seniors, back to school supplies and other amenities as they become available to us.


  



Donations

FHFB is funded strictly by the generosity of donors, grants, companies, volunteers and individuals in the community.  We partner with the CT Food Bank and provide nutritious and healthy​ food options for our clients.  We encourage donations via fundraisers, community collaborations and individual monetary gifts.   We gladly accept donations via all major credit cards, checks and non perishable food items.   


Items we always need:  Tuna, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta, Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Ramen Noodles, Rice, Cereal & any perishable or non-perishable food items. 


We love our furry friends too -  We also accept PET FOOD


We do NOT accept clothing


Meet the Executive Director...


Karen Thomas holds a degree in business administration and has been involved in the FHFB for over 20 years in various capacities; board member, volunteer, donor.  Her extensive knowledge and passion for the community in which she resides is evident through her continued dedication to the food bank.  She continues to honor and execute the legacy of our founder, Maureen "Mo" Hubert.


Karen welcomes community input and involvement from the residents of NWCT.  Please feel free to reach out to join in our efforts to continue our noble cause.


Our Board of Directors are the heart of the food bank and keep the organization running smoothly.   They are Dan Hartnett, Diane Chasse, Janet Theroux, Nancy Sieller, Shari Picard, Nancy Riley, Kathy Pelkey  and Lisa Gosselin. 


Serving the NWCT Community since 1991


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Our safe and cyber secure donation system will ensure your kindness is delivered directly to the food bank


Hours 

Monday - Thursday           9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Friday    9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

 (860) 482-3338

It Takes a Community - and ours is FABULOUS as seen here...

Senator Witkos State Rep. Michelle Cook

Modeling our newly designed shirts representing the food bank

Office Staff

Abbey Office Manager, Dan Board President, Karen Executive Director

Governor Ned Lamont & State Rep. Michelle Cook

Honored to host our fine State Officials at our Farmers to Families Produce Distributions

Founder

Maureen "Mo" Hubert

First to bring you the F2F

program to CT in May 2020

Doyles Medical Supply

Mike Patterson & staff always huge supporters of FHFB, delivering toys for our Christmas program

Fabulous Donors

TMS student delivers carloads of food to FHFB during epidemic

Fox 61

Reporting on our newest program - Weekend Supplemental Food during Coronavirus Epidemic

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Thank you for your interest in Friendly Hands Food Bank.


Serving the NWCT communities since 1991



Karen Thomas 

Executive Director

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