Food Pantries in Vernon, CT
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Vernon's food assistance runs through the Hockanum Valley Community Council (HVCC), whose food pantry at 29 Naek Road serves Tolland County residents four days a week on a shop-for-yourself model. It's part of Connecticut Foodshare's 650-partner statewide network, which layers mobile distributions on top of fixed pantry hours.
The HVCC Food Pantry
HVCC's pantry at 29 Naek Road, Suite 5A opens Monday 2–5 p.m., Wednesday 12–5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.–noon (closed Tuesday). Registration is required and open to Tolland County residents — there's a simple form on hvcchelps.org, or call (860) 872-7727. Once registered, you shop the shelves rather than receiving a pre-packed bag, and HVCC's other programs (transportation, counseling, energy assistance) are in the same building.
Connecticut Foodshare's Wider Net
Connecticut Foodshare — the statewide Feeding America food bank — partners with about 650 pantries, meal programs, and mobile distribution sites, and its site finder shows every option near any Connecticut address. Mobile pantry stops rotate through Tolland County towns monthly, useful when HVCC's hours don't line up with your work schedule.
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HVCC Food Pantry
Mon 2–5, Wed 12–5, Thu 9–1, Fri 9–12 at 29 Naek Rd; register online first.
Connecticut Foodshare
Statewide pantry and mobile-distribution finder (650 partner sites).
Common Questions in Vernon
What are the Vernon food pantry's hours?
HVCC's pantry at 29 Naek Rd opens Monday 2–5 p.m., Wednesday 12–5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.–noon. It's closed Tuesdays.
Do I need to register before using the HVCC pantry?
Yes — registration is required and open to Tolland County residents. Fill out the form at hvcchelps.org/pantryreg or call (860) 872-7727; after that, you shop the pantry like a small grocery store.
I work during all of HVCC's hours — what are my options?
Connecticut Foodshare's mobile pantry stops rotate through Tolland County towns, often at times fixed pantries aren't open. Check ctfoodshare.org's finder or call 211 Connecticut for the next nearby distribution.
Sources: HVCC Food Pantry · Connecticut Foodshare · Last verified 2026-07-19