About Us

Two Friendly Hands Food Bank team members, supporting community efforts in Torrington, CT.

About Us

At Friendly Hands Food Bank, we’re more than a food pantry; we’re a community. As NWCT’s largest serving food pantry, our mission is to alleviate food insecurity, prevent food waste, and nourish the communities we serve. Every day, we bring people together, working side-by-side to ensure that neighbors in need have access to nutritious food and vital resources. We envision a future where everyone we serve has what they need to thrive—nourished bodies, hopeful hearts, and a strong community that lifts one another up. Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community for all.

Our Mission

At the NWCT’s Largest Serving Food Panty – our mission is to alleviate food insecurity, prevent food waste & nourish the communities we serve. Our vision is that all people we serve have nutritious food and other resources they need to thrive.

Friendly Hands Food Bank team member standing beside the food bank’s truck in Torrington, CT.

Our Hours:

Monday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 12 noon

Closed Saturday & Sunday

Our Team

Chairman of the Board

Donna Marie Battistoni

Vice-Chair of the Board

Dana Foster

Secretary of the Board

Shari Picard

Treasurer of the Board

Lisa Gosselin

Members at Large

  • Stuart Gero
  • Dustin Baldis
  • Scott Brady
  • Coryse Villarouel
  • Dan Fisher
  • Michelle Cook
  • Holly Kilgore

Advisory Board Members

  • Brooke Crossman
  • Kenneth R. Thomas
  • Stephen Romano
  • Jim Lamoin

Insurance Advisor

Sue DePretis

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