Covenant Soup Kitchen

220 Valley Street,
Willimantic, Connecticut 06226

Telephone: (860) 423-1643

Fax: (860) 423-1644

Email: 

kclark@covenantsoupkitchen.org

 

Office Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (staff meetings/training/facility cleaning/restocking 2 pm - 4 pm)

Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 am - 1 pm

 

Dining Room open:

Monday, 8:30 am - 4 pm*

Tuesday, 8:30 am - 2 pm*

Wednesday, 8:30 am - 4 pm*

Thursday, 8:30 am - 2 pm*

Friday, Saturday, 8:30 am - 5 pm*

Sunday, 8:30 am - 1 pm*

*Hours may change due to weather, staffing, etc.

 

Donations and Deliveries:

Please drop off all donations at the back door of the church building marked CSK Deliveries.

If it is possible to avoid deliveries during our 12-1 pm lunch service, we would surely appreciate it!

Donation and Delivery Hours

Monday - Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm or by appointment

Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 12 pm or by appointment

Please call ahead for large deliveries so we can get ready!

Meals 

Meals are being served downstairs in the Dining Room.

Breakfast: Daily, 8:30-9:30 am

Lunch: Daily, 12-1 pm, take out meals will be distributed at approximately 12:30 pm after guests dining in the dining room are served. To go meals may be served in the dining room or in the cooler outside the double red rear doors of the main building.

Dinner: Friday and Saturday only, 4:15-5 pm. When available, there are also sandwiches, salads and grab and go options in the cooler on Mondays at 4:00 pm because the community meal at another program has stopped serving on Mondays. Monday evening options will be available in the dining room or in the cooler outside the double red rear doors of the main building.

 

Community Food Pantry Cooperative (CFPC)

The new pantry (CFPC) is now open in the house next to the church building! The pantry entrance is through the glass automatic door on the right side of the building, between the house and the garage, or via the access ramp on the far right of the garage, which wraps around the back of garage.

The CFPC is currently open for shopping Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10 am - 3 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 10 am - 2 pm and Saturday 10 am - 1 pm if we have enough volunteer support to keep it open. If our regular pantry hours do not work, please call 860 423 1643 Ext. 13 to make an appointment. We are working to rebuild our team of volunteers to get the CFPC open for more hours and if you would like to help for, please let us know!  

 

 

 

 

Most needed items as of 18 October 2024 

We are open every day, year round and are serving more meals than ever before. If you have any time to come in and volunteer, we could really use your help!

Note: No added sodium/low sodium, no added sugar/low sugar/sugar free, and low fat/saturated fat food items of all kinds - healthier options are greatly appreciated by our guests with chronic health conditions. Allergen friendly options are also needed for those on restricted diets.

The holidays are fast approaching and many families are in need of additional support through this economically challenging season. If you are able to add a few items to your grocery cart, you will be providing some peace of mind for families who are struggling this holiday season. Thank you!

Our Thanksgiving turkey and produce distribution will be on Friday 22 November 2024 and we are in need of turkeys, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy and any other holiday items so that we can make sure each family has what they need.

We will also be serving a beautiful breakfast and a Thanksgiving Feast at noon on Thanksgiving Day! We will post a wishlist of needed menu items as soon as we decide what to make!

    Items needed every day:

1. Deli meats and sliced cheese for sandwiches
2. Breakfast cereals and oatmeal
3. Coffee, whole bean, ground or instant - unflavored preferred
4. Canned soups and noodle cups/ramen of all kinds
5. Juice, large bottles and single serve drinks of any kind
6. Canned proteins like chicken, pork, tuna, beef
7. Fruit, canned, dried and fresh - all we have are dired dates and applesauce
8. Vegetables, canned and fresh - need canned carrots, potatoes, beets, spinach and mixed veggies.
9. Canned pasta meals (ravioli, spaghettios, beefaroni, etc.) - we have none.
10. Rice and flavored rice mixes
11. Pasta and flavored pasta mixes and macaroni and cheese - we have none
    
12. Baked beans 
13. Peanut butter, jelly
14. Shelf stable boxed milk, non-dairy milk alternatives
15. Pantry staples like cooking oil, flour, spices, seasonings

 

    We are in urgent need of personal care items including:

1. Baby formula, any varieties
2. Baby food, any ages
3. Shampoo, any sizes
4. Soap/body wash, any sizes
5. Deodorant, men & women                                                        
6. Toothpaste and floss
7. Diapers (sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 most needed) and baby wipes
8. Period supplies for women and girls - tampons in all absorbencies, pads, liners
9. Incontinence supplies for men and women, all sizes of pull on

 

1. Dog and cat food, cat litter so the furry friends our families love can stay healthy during difficult times too! Any pet accessories like collars, leashes, toys, coats are also appreciated - gently used is just fine.

 

On behalf of our guests, thank you very much for your help!