Food Pantries in Putnam, CT
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Putnam's Daily Bread food pantry — run by Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) on Grove Street — serves Connecticut's rural northeast corner on an appointment model, with both daytime and Wednesday-evening slots. A partnership with Day Kimball Healthcare ties the pantry into the area's health system, a rarity for a town this size.
How Daily Bread Works
The pantry at 53 Grove St operates by appointment — posted slots include Mondays 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Wednesday evenings 6–7:45 p.m., and additional midday/afternoon windows on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Call (860) 928-0169 to schedule. The appointment model means no lines and a chance to note dietary needs ahead of your visit.
Northeast Connecticut's Wider Net
United Services' Windham County food resource list covers pantries from Danielson to Thompson for anyone outside Putnam, and Connecticut Foodshare's statewide finder adds mobile distribution stops that rotate through the Quiet Corner. IHSP itself runs additional assistance programs — worth asking about when you call.
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IHSP — Daily Bread Food Pantry
By appointment at 53 Grove St; Monday daytime + Wednesday evening slots.
Common Questions in Putnam
Do I need an appointment at the Putnam food pantry?
Yes — Daily Bread runs by appointment. Call (860) 928-0169; slots include Monday daytime, Wednesday evening (6–7:45 p.m.), and extra windows on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Is there an evening option for working households in Putnam?
Yes — the Wednesday 6–7:45 p.m. appointment window exists precisely for people who can't come during business hours.
What food help covers the rest of the Quiet Corner?
United Services' Windham County resource list and Connecticut Foodshare's finder cover Danielson, Thompson, and the surrounding towns; 211 Connecticut checks current schedules by phone.
Sources: IHSP Daily Bread · Day Kimball Healthcare partnership · Last verified 2026-07-19