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FISH’s mission is to deliver groceries to our homebound neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. We are committed to alleviating the physical, emotional, and financial stress caused by hunger.

Our Vision is to feed our hungry homebound neighbors one delivery at a time.

FISH is a private, nonprofit and non-denominational social service organization. The idea of FISH started from a network of neighbors helping neighbors that started in 1961 in Oxford, England. The fish emblem that they chose is an ancient symbol of concern and caring. We remain committed to helping our neighbors.

FISH came to New Haven in 1968. It was organized by a group of concerned members of Saint John’s Episcopal Church in North Haven, Dunbar United Church in Hamden, and Christian Community Action Agency in New Haven. These individuals wished to begin a program for serving the needy in the community so FISH became formally incorporated on February 21, 1968, at a meeting held in the storefront of Christian Community Action.

In the beginning, volunteers provided hot meals, transportation to medical appointments, baby-sitting and accommodations in emergency situations. Volunteers offered help 24 hours a day through a telephone answering service. Since other agencies now provide many of these services, FISH continues its services by providing free bags of non-perishable groceries directly to food insecure homebound residents.

FISH is a food pantry that delivers to 1,000 households each month, representing over 2,500 individuals. FISH’s Pantry to Pantry Program caters to homebound individuals in the Greater New Haven area. Every month, our program provides groceries to homebound individuals who are elderly, disabled, or injured in such a way that makes it difficult to leave their homes. Our volunteer drivers deliver groceries to clients’ homes, providing fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, nuts, juices, and shelf stable items to their front doors.

  • Pantry to Pantry ProgramA demographic breakdown of those we served from January 2021 – December 2021.
  • 31,200 Individuals.
  • 11,016 Households served.
  • 18,311 Deliveries made.
  • 475,744 pounds of groceries were delivered.

Phyllis Cappuccio – Grants and Data Manager

 Jim Sonet – Volunteer – Intake Coordinator

 Nancy Williams – Program Co-Manager

News & Stories

  • More to see from our annual Turkey drop for Thanksgiving…
  • The Joy of Helping Others on Thanksgiving.
  • Go-Fund-Me to Save FISH of Greater New Haven
  • FISH gets an interview and TV exposure from Telemundo!
  • Volunteer Appreciation Week at FISH

Testimonials

  • I just received my first delivery from FISH. I want to thank you and all your team for this bountiful supply of food. I literally don’t know where to put it all, but that’s a good problem. Seeing this variety and quality of food, I can tell a lot of people put a their energy…

    Thank you
  • I want someone else to get the food who needs it more. Thank you for all the help you have given me. I really appreciate it. Doreen of New Haven who became a FISH client in October 2019.

    “I’m doing better…”
  • “…your help just made so much difference when I was trying to heal from the stroke. Because of FISH we had enough food in the house and I wasn’t stressed out trying to figure out how to find someone to bring us enough groceries.” Christina S,

    I don’t need FISH any more…
  • “I wanted to say this is the best food bank I’ve ever been (sic) involved with. The rolls are so fresh, I’m thankful. I wanted to reach out to say that I’m grateful – the vegetables, fresh, the fruit – thank you.” Joseph W.

    “Thank you”
  • I was the victim of an automobile accident while crossing a major boulevard.  I was in critical condition after a series of surgeries and am currently disabled. My Case Worker referred me to FISH. My daughter (who has special needs) and I have been enjoying the support for a little more than a year.  What a great support FISH has been to us.

    Pearlie T.
  • I have serious health issues and my husband is living with heart disease. Our family has been receiving FISH services for more than ten years. My teen age children and the whole rest of the family enjoy the fine selection of food we receive from FISH. Many thanks to FISH for their compassionate work.

    Kathleen
  • I have been a FISH client for 15 years.  During that time, I have seen FISH’s quality of services continue to grow and expand.  For example, the quality of groceries, including  the frozen meat and produce are commendable.. Keep up the good work!

    Anonymous
FISH of Greater New Haven

PO Box 8552, New Haven, CT 06531

Phone: 203 503 0107
E-mail: info@fishofgreaternewhaven.org
Website: http://www.fishofgreaternewhaven.org

Recent News and Stories
More to see from our annual Turkey drop for Thanksgiving…
JimSonet  | Nov 23, 2022
The Joy of Helping Others on Thanksgiving.
JimSonet  | Nov 23, 2022
Go-Fund-Me to Save FISH of Greater New Haven
JimSonet  | Aug 16, 2022
FISH gets an interview and TV exposure from Telemundo!
JimSonet  | Jun 23, 2022
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