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Helping Hand Food Pantry Provides Pre-Wrapped Meals for those in Need

Members of the University of Hartford community will have access to the food pantry.

By Hannah Johnson1 min read

The Helping Hand Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 2 to 6:30 p.m for those facing food insecurity due to the recent pandemic. The pantry is located at 344 Blue Hills Avenue in Hartford. The food pantry has assembled pre-packaged food bags for anyone in need, including those in the University of Hartford Campus community.

If anyone has questions or would like to volunteer/ donate, people are asked to contact the food pantry’s Director Elsa Smith Pleasant between 9:30 a.m and 6:30p.m on Thursdays at 860-243-9787.