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Backus/Windham Hospitals Windham Hospital Food Pantry The Food Pantry at Windham Hospital, opened in September of 2024, provides a bag of non-perishable, healthy food that will last an individual about 3 days and is available to any patients transitioning home from the hospital as well as patients from oncology, wound care, cardiac rehab, the Women’s Center and Windham Center for Mental Health.
Bridgeport Hospital Seasonal Weekly Farm Stand The Farm Stand accepts cash, credit/debit cards, senior and WIC farmers market program incentives and SNAP/EBT benefits. SNAP/EBT dollars are doubled through a partnership with the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative and End Hunger CT.
Bridgeport Hospital Mobile Food Pantry Biweekly free food distribution, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, each person receives one allotment of free and nutritious food while supplies last.
Bridgeport Hospital Food Donations Bridgeport Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department reduces food waste and increases food access through regular food donations to two organizations, Food Rescue US and Haven’s Harvest.
Bridgeport Hospital East End Food Bank Annual Donation For over 15 years, Bridgeport Hospital has provided an annual financial donation to the East End Food Bank in Bridgeport.
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital CHH Food4Health and Roof Top Garden The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Food4Health Clinic is a Food is Medicine program that provides medically tailored groceries to food insecure patients with certain medical conditions. Specifically, the F4H Clinic provides prescriptions for visits to the clinic for patients to get no-cost nutritious foods, fruits and vegetables along with nutrition education and counseling. A rooftop garden at the hospital provides the freshest produce to Food4Health patients.
Connecticut Children’s The Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program The Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at Connecticut Children’s is committed to addressing food insecurity and fostering food and nutrition security among families in the community.
Danbury Hospital Food as Medicine Program In partnership with United Way: Designed to impact nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases by providing food-insecure individuals with consistent access to healthy, nutritious foods and registered dietetic professionals.
Danbury Hospital Senior Meals Programs New Milford Hospital Healthy, subsidized meals provided to community members 65+ out of the hospital cafes.
ECHN Midwest Food Bank – volunteer nights ECHN employees volunteer to re-pack bulk food into family size bags at Midwest Food Bank to get food ready for distribution to local food pantries.
ECHN MACC Charities holiday basket packing ECHN employees volunteer to create holiday food baskets for the families who receive their food from MACC Charities food pantry.
ECHN Controlling your Blood sugar: Working together to prevent diabetes  A trained Lifestyle Coach  discusses how to help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes and other chronic conditions. Participants learn about resources available at the Diabetes Wellness Center.
ECHN “Food is Medicine” Series A 4 week series health journey where participants learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals, all while exploring health benefits! Sessions Include:Vitamins and Minerals, Carbs, Proteins and Fats.
ECHN Heart Healthy Eating Cooking Demonstration with a Registered Dietitian  A registered dietician reviews the basic science behind heart disease and how to minimize and monitor risk,  discusses healthy eating and provides a cooking demonstration and samples.
Greenwich Hospital Kids in the Kitchen The initiative promotes health and wellness by teaching and empowering youth to make healthy lifestyle choices to prevent obesity and its associated health risks.
Greenwich Hospital Speakers’ Bureau/ Lectures Greenwich Hospital’s multi-disciplinary health care team which includes Registered Dieticians, Endocrinologist, orthopedist, Diabetes Specialist provides free healthy nutrition lectures to promote healthy lifestyles.
Greenwich Hospital Food Donations Greenwich Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department reduces food waste and increases food access through regular food donations to the Food Rescue US program.
Griffin Health Support distributing healthy foods to local food pantries Identify complementary programming to improve heart health
Griffin Health Provide financial support to maintain and grow the number of community gardens in the region in partnership with United Way Support community gardens to improve access to healthy food
Griffin Health Provide meal choices to seniors to promote heart health Continue to financially support and increase participation in Senior Meals Choice Program
Griffin Health Design and implement a variety of programs to promote healthy lifestyle to patients, caregivers and community members Host healthy lifestyle programs to educate people about cooking/meal prep, exercise, knowing your health numbers, and smoking cessation (i.e. Food is Medicine Series)
Griffin Health Anti-Poverty Agency Discounted Meals Provide a subsidized meal discount to members of the anti-poverty agency
Hartford Hospital Food4Health Clinic Designed like your local grocery store, the Food4Health Clinic offers fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthy items for patients who have received a prescription from a Hartford Hospital physician.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut Neighborhood Health Neighborhood Health initiative is designed to bring more health prevention services and support directly to the people and communities we serve. It’s part of Hartford HealthCare’s larger commitment to helping all people live their healthiest lives by providing more outreach and healthcare opportunities throughout Connecticut. Neighborhood Health was developed in collaboration with trusted community partners throughout the state. These groups and individuals helped determine the health needs and priorities for their residents and communities. These innovative health clinics will be adaptable, flexible, and open to feedback to ensure access to needed services and programs. Mobile “CareVans” visit and operate daytime health clinics at specifically chosen locations every week. They offer a variety of health services including screenings, mental health counseling, medical referrals, education and support. The Pfizer 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine and several other non COVID immunizations are also available.
L+M Hospital FRESH New London / Food for the People Pantry The hospital provides in-kind and financial support annually to FRESH New London and its Food for the People Pantry.
L+M Hospital Farmers Market Seasonal farmers market aimed to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables held weekly at the hospital.
Middlesex Health Prescription for Healthy Eating Program Prescription for Healthy Eating coupons for community members who screen positive for food security issues in the Middlesex Health Family Medicine Middletown and Portland practice sites, Middlesex Health Center for Chronic Care Management, and Middlesex Health Beit Paley Center for Mental Health Child and Family Services throughout the growing season are provided coupons for the Middletown Farmers market to promote access to nutritious foods and to support local farmers. 
Middlesex Health Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project Middlesex Health participates in the Middletown Community Thanksgiving Project as a collection site for food items to be included in Thanksgiving meal boxes for Middletown residents who experience food security issues. 
Middlesex Health Cafeteria Discounts For YMCA Residents Middlesex Health offers residents of the Middlesex YMCA Men’s Housing Program discounts through the Middlesex Health cafeteria. The residents of the YMCA’s housing program are offered the same discounted price as Middlesex Health employees.
Middlesex Health Greater Middletown Health Enhancement Community Coalition – Nutritious Foods Subcommittee The Greater Middletown Health Enhancement Community Coalition Nutritious Foods Subcommittee was formed to fulfill a community need for more equitable and sustainable access to fresh, nutritious foods. It recognizes that food insecurity is an issue in our community; the benefits of nutritious foods to address chronic disease prevention and management; the potential to leverage multiple community assets to create sustainable, equitable access to healthy food; and that food (growing, preparing, eating) is a powerful vehicle for community connection and well-being. Accomplishments include extensive starter plant distribution during the growing season; a focus on hydroponic growing; and dissemination of tailored education information on healthy eating and nutritious foods.
MidState Medical Center Diabetes Prevention Program Hartford HealthCare Diabetes team supports Southington-Cheshire YMCAs offering this program for pre- and post-diabetic. Our providers, including dieticians and nurses present on various topics for different sessions throughout the year
MidState Medical Center Heart Healthy Program Hartford HealthCare supports Southington-Cheshire YMCAs offering this program on various topics. Our providers, including dieticians and nurses present on various topics for different sessions throughout the year.
MidState Medical Center Neighborhood Health Neighborhood Health initiative is designed to bring more health prevention services and support directly to the people and communities we serve. It’s part of Hartford HealthCare’s larger commitment to helping all people live their healthiest lives by providing more outreach and healthcare opportunities throughout Connecticut. Neighborhood Health was developed in collaboration with trusted community partners throughout the state. These groups and individuals helped determine the health needs and priorities for their residents and communities. These innovative health clinics will be adaptable, flexible, and open to feedback to ensure access to needed services and programs. Mobile “CareVans” visit and operate daytime health clinics at specifically chosen locations every week. They offer a variety of health services including screenings, mental health counseling, medical referrals, education and support. The Pfizer 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine and several other non COVID immunizations are also available.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center St. Vincent’s Food Distribution A bi-weekly mobile food distribution providing free, essential and healthy food to those in need, no questions asked, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center St. Vincent’s Farm Stand Seasonal weekly farm stand hosted on campus as part of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, whose mission is to provide fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables in underserved communities. SNAP and FMNP are accepted and matched.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center House of Hope Food Drive St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Aquarion Water Company have been collaborating on the House of Hope since 2011, collecting nutritious, non-perishable foods to support local food pantries.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Bridgeport Bucks Through various grants and donations, St. Vincent’s purchases Bridgeport Bucks from Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative (BFMC), which are vouchers that are redeemable for fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs and other farm-made products at any of its nine markets throughout the city – including the St. Vincent’s Farm Stand.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center Waste Not Program Provides unused prepared food to local pantries.
Sharon Hospital Senior Meals Programs Sharon Hospital Healthy, subsidized meals provided to community members 65+ out of the hospital cafes.
Stamford Health Support for Fairgate Farm Stamford Health provides a grant that allows the organic farm on the hospital’s southern perimeter to give free vegetables and fruits to vulnerable neighbors
Stamford Health Pediatric nutrition education and counseling Stamford Health employs a dietician who works in Stamford’s public middle and high schools in collaboration with the FQHC that manages most of Stamford’s school-based health clinics. The dietician meets one-on-one with approximately 50 referred students every year for nutrition counseling.
Trinity Health Of New England Food as Medicine Providing targeted wraparound support for patients diagnosed with hypertension through 6-month engagement with a Community Health Worker (CHW) and health coaching.
Trinity Health Of New England Joan C. Dauber Food Pantry For over 40 years, the Joan C. Dauber Food Pantry has provided food assistance, nutritional counseling, case management, and more to families and individuals in the Greater Hartford community, serving more than 2,900 in-person clients monthly.
Waterbury HEALTH Food for Life  Waterbury Hospital serves as host to this program that focuses on nutrition and healthy lifestyles for HIV/AIDS patients.
Yale New Haven Hospital Food Donations Yale New Haven Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department reduces food waste and increases food access through regular food donations to Haven’s Harvest.
Yale New Haven Health System #Give Healthy Annual Food Drive YNHHS employees and medical staff and departments can choose to support one or more hunger-relief organizations in YNHHS delivery networks’ communities through our online #GiveHealthy “registries.”

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