Donate
SFB relies solely on the generosity of our community to serve those in need in our community. We are a registered 501©3 charitable organization and your donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our organization, please contact us. Let us know the days/times you are available. Thank you for your interest in joining our wonderful team of 80+ volunteers!
Adopt-A-Shelf
Thank you for considering participation in Southbury Food Bank’s Adopt-A-Shelf Program. We are grateful for the incredible impact this program has had on our organization. Adopt-A-Shelf allows us to meet our ever increasing food demands and costs while allowing local businesses, churches, community organizations, and even local families to play a vital role in keeping our shelves stocked for our clients.
How it works
We will provide you with an available shelf that you can stock each month (for example, peas, rice, peanut butter, etc.). You will be responsible for collecting 20 (or more!) cans/jars/boxes of that item each month through donations from your staff, congregation, patients, clients, customers, scouts, students, etc. You (or someone from your organization) will then drop off your items at our location on a monthly basis. A label will be placed on your shelf identifying you as that shelf’s sponsor.
Drop-off and stocking currently takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm.
If you are unable to make it, please call us at (203)721-0377 or email us at southburyfoodbank@gmail.com and we will be happy to make alternate arrangements for you.
Thank you for joining in our mission as we strive to eliminate hunger in our community!
Food Donations
If you would like to make a food donation, there are blue collection bins for non-perishable items at ShopRite and Stop-n-Shop as well as Southbury Town Hall and Social Services (in the Senior Center Building)
Current Critical Needs
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- Oatmeal – boxed & small canisters
- Cereal
- Baking items (sugar, flour, seasoning, cooking oil, mixes)
- Apple Sauce (small jars)
- Mashed & Scalloped Potatoes (boxed)
- Pasta Sauce
- Mayonnaise, Cranberry Sauce
- Stuffing, Gravy, Broth
- Tea bags (regular & flavored)
- Coffee (regular)
- Canned soup (chowders, hearty beefs, chicken & rice, minestrone, Italian wedding, chowders)
- Chili & Beef Stew
- Personal Care items (toothpaste, razors, bar soap, deodorant)
Fresh Produce and Other Donation Drop-Offs at the Food Bank (we are located at 88 Main Street – next to the Rathskeller Restaurant)
Tuesday mornings: 9:00-10:30 am
Wednesday mornings: 8:30-9:15 am
Friday mornings: 8:30-9:15 am
(we are closed on the 5th Wednesday/Friday)
Please call us at (203) 721-0377 if you need to schedule another time
Southbury Gift Card
The Southbury Food Bank has teamed up with Southbury.com to provide you with another way to give and it’s called the “Southbury Gift Card“. This is a Mastercard-powered gift card that can be used at almost any business only in Southbury. Now you can help those in need while at the same time give back to our local economy and support local businesses.
When purchasing your “Southbury Gift Card”, you can have the card mailed directly to us at:
Southbury Food Bank
P.O. Box 68
Southbury, CT 06488