FISH delivers groceries to those who are homebound and unable to get to a food pantry. Clients include: the elderly, handicapped, those going through major medical treatments or who have children going through the same. Clients must call the hotline to go through the intake process in order to receive groceries.
Update: If there is an family member living in the home that is able to go out and get food and household items; they will not qualify for this program. This program are for individuals/families that are not able to leave the home at all.
Agency information
Name:
NEW REACH
Numbers:
203-492-4866
Working Hours
M-F: 8:30am-5pm
Fee Structure:
No fee
Application Process
Clients must call the hotline at 203-503-0106 between the hours of 9am-4pm, M-F; Messages are not accepted; Clients must speak to a person in order to go through an intake assessment process; This process informs FISH whether the qualifications are met; Once the client is approved, they will be given a set date and time each month when they will receive their delivery; Annual recertification is required; No able-bodied persons living in the home
Contact Agency:
269 Peck Street
New Haven, CT
06513
06513