Basic Needs Resources: Empowering Our Community
At DMYFS, we understand that everyone deserves access to essential resources to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Our Basic Needs Resource page is designed to connect you with services that support your food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, and more. Whether you're facing a challenging moment or seeking ongoing support, these resources are here to provide you with the help you need to thrive. We believe that every individual and family in our community has the strength to overcome obstacles, and we're here to ensure you have the tools and resources to move forward with dignity and confidence.
If you need further assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone—help is here.
If you need further assistance or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone—help is here.
Food Assistance
Foodshare
Helps fight hunger in Connecticut by providing access to food through food pantries and other community-based programs.
Call: (860) 286-9999
www.foodshare.org
Middlesex Community College Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to students and their families in need.
Call: (860) 343-5754
www.mxcc.edu
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
Provides emergency food services and support for individuals and families in Middlesex County and surrounding areas.
Call: (860) 388-1988
www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org
The Salvation Army of Middletown
Offers food, shelter, clothing, and other services for those in need in the Middletown area.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Amazing Grace Food Pantry
Provides food to individuals and families in need in the Middletown area.
Call: (860) 347-3222
www.amazinggracefoodpantry.org
Helps fight hunger in Connecticut by providing access to food through food pantries and other community-based programs.
Call: (860) 286-9999
www.foodshare.org
Middlesex Community College Food Pantry
Provides food assistance to students and their families in need.
Call: (860) 343-5754
www.mxcc.edu
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries
Provides emergency food services and support for individuals and families in Middlesex County and surrounding areas.
Call: (860) 388-1988
www.shorelinesoupkitchens.org
The Salvation Army of Middletown
Offers food, shelter, clothing, and other services for those in need in the Middletown area.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Amazing Grace Food Pantry
Provides food to individuals and families in need in the Middletown area.
Call: (860) 347-3222
www.amazinggracefoodpantry.org
Shelter and Housing
The Salvation Army of Middletown
Offers emergency shelter and housing assistance for individuals and families in need.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Middletown Human Services
Offers housing support services, including emergency shelter referrals and financial assistance.
Call: (860) 638-4800
www.middletownct.gov
New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Center
Provides emergency shelter and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Call: (860) 344-0080
www.newhorizonsct.org
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Women's Shelter
Provides safe shelter, advocacy, and support services for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Call: (203) 576-8040
www.ynhh.org
Women's Center of Greater Danbury
Offers emergency shelter, support services, and advocacy for women and children experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
Call: (203) 731-5200
www.wcogd.org
Offers emergency shelter and housing assistance for individuals and families in need.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Middletown Human Services
Offers housing support services, including emergency shelter referrals and financial assistance.
Call: (860) 638-4800
www.middletownct.gov
New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Center
Provides emergency shelter and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Call: (860) 344-0080
www.newhorizonsct.org
Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Women's Shelter
Provides safe shelter, advocacy, and support services for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Call: (203) 576-8040
www.ynhh.org
Women's Center of Greater Danbury
Offers emergency shelter, support services, and advocacy for women and children experiencing domestic violence or homelessness.
Call: (203) 731-5200
www.wcogd.org
Clothing and Household Goods
Clothing Swap & Free Store
Offers free clothing and other essentials for those in need.
Call: (860) 347-3423
www.clothingswap.com
Goodwill of Southern New England
Provides gently used clothing and household goods for affordable prices.
Call: (860) 343-1122
www.goodwillsne.org
Offers free clothing and other essentials for those in need.
Call: (860) 347-3423
www.clothingswap.com
Goodwill of Southern New England
Provides gently used clothing and household goods for affordable prices.
Call: (860) 343-1122
www.goodwillsne.org
Financial Assistance
Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)
Provides assistance with food, healthcare, housing, and other essential services for Connecticut residents.
www.ct.gov/dss
Middlesex United Way
Works to meet the basic needs of local families by providing food, shelter, and financial assistance.
Call: (860) 346-8695
www.middlesexunitedway.org
The John J. Driscoll United Labor Agency (ULA)
Provides emergency financial assistance for utility bills, rent, and other basic needs.
Call: (860) 347-6060
www.ula-ct.org
The Community Renewal Team (CRT)
Provides access to resources like food assistance, housing, utilities, and healthcare services.
Call: (860) 560-5600
www.crtct.org
Provides assistance with food, healthcare, housing, and other essential services for Connecticut residents.
www.ct.gov/dss
Middlesex United Way
Works to meet the basic needs of local families by providing food, shelter, and financial assistance.
Call: (860) 346-8695
www.middlesexunitedway.org
The John J. Driscoll United Labor Agency (ULA)
Provides emergency financial assistance for utility bills, rent, and other basic needs.
Call: (860) 347-6060
www.ula-ct.org
The Community Renewal Team (CRT)
Provides access to resources like food assistance, housing, utilities, and healthcare services.
Call: (860) 560-5600
www.crtct.org
Showers and Hygiene
The Salvation Army of Middletown
Provides access to hygiene services, including showers and toiletries, for individuals in need.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Provides access to hygiene services, including showers and toiletries, for individuals in need.
Call: (860) 347-1041
www.salvationarmy.org
Miscellaneous
Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Services – Offers free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals in need, covering various legal issues including family law, housing, and consumer rights.
Website: https://www.ctbar.org/members/volunteer-today/pro-bono
Website: https://www.ctbar.org/members/volunteer-today/pro-bono