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Student Food Pantry

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Fueling Future Success

The Naugatuck Valley Student Food Pantry provides essential food assistance to students facing food insecurity. With locations on both the Waterbury and Danbury campuses, we offer two convenient ways to access support: Grab and Go, and Grocery Programs. Our pantry is made possible through the generous support of the NVCC Foundation, which helps fund student-focused initiatives.

How It Works

The pantry operates on the honor system. Students are allowed to self-refer and are not required to provide proof of need. Students will be required to show their Student ID.
 

Grab and Go Program

The NV Student Food Pantry has a Grab and Go Program on the Waterbury and Danbury Campuses. Students currently enrolled at Naugatuck Valley are welcome to stop by the pantry, once a day, during regular pantry hours and pick up a grab-and-go snack, free of charge!
 

Waterbury Grab and Go

Pantry Reopens for Spring 2025 on 1/27/25

Walk-in service during pantry hours.


Location: Ekstrom Hall, Room E308
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone: 203-596-8717

Danbury Grab and Go

Spring 2025 Hours Pending

Walk-in service during pantry hours.


Location: Danbury Campus, Room 201
Hours:  TBD
Phone: 203-437-9699

Grocery Program

The NV Student Food Pantry offers a Grocery program on the Waterbury and Danbury Campuses. Students currently enrolled at Naugatuck Valley may order groceries online, free of charge. The grocery programs for each campus operate differently. Waterbury students order their groceries online and are given an appointment to pick them up. Students who have designated Danbury as their Home School can order online and the groceries will be shipped to your home.

Waterbury Online Grocery Program

Order Frequency: Twice per month or every two weeks.
Pick-up: By Appointment Only. No walk-ins. 
Additional details on the order form.

Danbury Online Grocery Program

Order Frequency: Twice per month.
Delivery: Shipped to home address.
Additional details on the order form.

Additional Support

Gift Cards

Naugatuck Valley students who need additional help can contact the CT State Naugatuck Valley Development Office for more information on grocery gift cards.
Email: [email protected]

Please note, grocery gift cards should not be requested through the Food Pantry offices.
 

Diaper Bank

NVCC students with children in diapers are eligible to receive disposable diapers once a week. Diapers are free of charge while supplies last and can be ordered online and picked up by appointment.

 

Order Form

Student Success Stories

  • This will allow me to pursue my degree with less debt and I will be able to get back on my feet more quickly after graduation. It has also given me confidence that I can do hard things!

     

    Melissa Ruddy
    Nursing, Class of 2024