Student Food Pantry
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 Open for Spring 2025
Grab and Go Walk-in service during pantry hours.
Location: Ekstrom Hall, Room E308
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 203-596-8717
Danbury Grab and Go
Pantry Open for Spring 2025
Grab and Go Walk-in service during pantry hours.
Location: Danbury Campus, Room D312
Hours: Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday: Noon - 4pm
Wednesday: 9am - Noon
Thursday: Noon - 4pm
Friday: 9am - Noon
Phone: 203-437-9639
Grocery Program
The NV Student Food Pantry offers a Grocery program on the Waterbury and Danbury Campuses. Students currently enrolled at CT State 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 on the Waterbury Campus. Danbury Students who are registered and attending classes on the Danbury Campus 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.
Student Success Stories
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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
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