Help Enfield Food Shelf by sending us your donation.	Enfield Food Shelf	P. O. BOX 699 Enfield, CT 06083	View Map
		860-741-7321	enfieldfoodshelf@att.net
	Hours of Operation	Tuesdays	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
		Wednesdays	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Food Shopping and	Wednesdays	9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
	Registrations	Thursdays	2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
	Emergency food orders can be arranged by calling the Food Shelf at (860-741-7321) or Neighborhood Services (860-253-6396). Local town agencies and churches process referrals.

Links to Helpful Services The information below provides helpful available services programs, and research about hunger in America.   Organizations & Services Telephone Number 2-1-1 Info line 211 CT Works Center 860-741-4295 Community Healthcare Center, Inc 860-253-9024 Educational Resources for Children, Inc., Enfield 860-253-9935 Enfield Adult Day Care Services 860-763-7538 Enfield Child Day Care Center 860-763-7043 Enfield Dial-a-Ride 860-272-3545 Enfield Emergency Loan Fund 860-253-6396 Enfield Family Resource Center 860-253-5144 Enfieldhooah   Enfield Meals on Wheels 860-763-0400 Enfield Neighborhood Services 860-253-6396 Enfield Network against Domestic Abuse 860-763-7430 Enfield Senior Citizens Center 860-763-7425 Enfield Social Services 860-253-6395 Enfield Youth Services 860-253-6383 Federal Poverty Guidelines   Feeding America (America's2ndHarvest) 800-771-2303 Foodshare, Bloomfield, CT 860-286-9999 Loaves and Fishes 860-741-0226 Mobile Foodshare 860-286-9999 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps) 800-859-6646 Town of Enfield, CT Home page 860-253-6300

The V.I.P. Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of the recipients in supporting the mission of the Enfield Food Shelf "To assure that no Enfield family goes without food due to lack of resources." 2007 Citizens of Enfield, CT Calvary Presbyterian Parish, Enfield, CT St. Martha Parish, Enfield, CT St. Patrick Parish, Enfield, CT 2008 Kathy and Michael Freedman  -  Chili Cookoffs Enfield Food Shelf Volunteers The Vamivilis Family  -  Maine Fish Market Benefit Golf Tournaments Holy Trinity Parish, Enfield, CT National Association of Letter Carriers, Enfield, CT Rotary Club of Enfield, CT 2009 Robert "Bob" D'Alessandro - Scitico Market, Enfield, CT Alan Lanouette - Kariden Electric, Somers, CT Mark Pallatino - Community Service Supervisor (State of Connecticut) Carl Tallarita - Distribution Manager for Hallmark Cards, Enfield, CT

The statistics as of March 4, 2010 show specific information about the families who have registered for food assistance.

The following chart shows the distribution of families according to size as of March 4, 2010.

The analyses below show daily and weekly numbers of families and people who actually shopped for food in March, 2010.  We are required to report this information to Foodshare, Inc. because we receive food from the United States Department of Agriculture each month. 

To date, 529 of the 1027 (51.5%) registered families have received food once during the month. 426 of the 529 (80%) families have children.  Families seem to seek assistance only when it is needed.  Also, families report they are selecting only the foods they need as they do their grocery shopping using the new model.

Monthly and Year-to-Date as of March 4, 2010

The information presents the number of families receiving assistance from January, 2010 through December, 2010. On January 1, 2010, 954 families were registered for food assistance.  An additional 85 families have registered, and 79 of these families are 1st time recipients.  13 families have been deleted for various reasons.  226 families re-qualified during the March 1-5 process.  Also, the family choice shopping allows families to select their foods according to shopping lists adjusted to accommodate family size.  Families receive of an average of 20 pounds of food per week.  Families may continue to register for services on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 1 PM and Thursdays from 2 PM to 6:30 PM at the Food Shelf on Alden Avenue.

Frequency of Family Shopping January - December 2010

The chart identifies the frequency of weekly family visits for shopping in 2010.  The data suggests that our recipient families visit for assistance only when needed.  

In January, 56.5% (562) of our families visited at least once during this period.

In February, 51.5% (527) of our families visited at least once during this period. 

The statistics as of December 30, 2009 show specific information about the people who have registered for food assistance.

The following chart shows the distribution of families according to size as of December 30, 2009.

The analyses below show daily and weekly number of families and people who actually shopped for food as of January 7, 2010.  We are required to report this information to Foodshare, Inc. because we receive food from the United States Department of Agriculture each month. 

To date, 67.6% of the 954 registered families have received food one or more weeks during the month.  Families seem to seek assistance only when it is needed.  Also, families report they are selecting only the foods they need as the do their grocery shopping using the new model. 

The information presents the number of families receiving assistance from January, 2009 through December, 2009.  The process for requalification had not been completed for more than 2 years and was not computerized; therefore, the 1080 registered as of January 1, 2009 was reduced.  The requalification process was conducted from February 9 - March 6, 2009 with 218 families completing the application.  As of December 30, 2009, an additional 760 families registered for food assistance, and 24 families have been deleted and no longer receive assistance because some have moved or no longer require our help.  These numbers are a more realistic assessment of the families receiving services at this time.  Also, the change to family choice shopping eliminates bags being given to families because they select their foods according to a shopping list adjusted to accommodate family size.  Families receive of an average of 20 pounds of food per week.  During the Thanksgiving and Holiday shopping (Nov. 24-2, Dec. 22-23), families received an average of 35 pounds of food.  Families may continue to register for services on Wednesdays from 9 AM to   1 PM and Thursdays from 2 PM to 6:30 PM at the Food Shelf on Alden Avenue.

The charts identify the frequency of weekly family visits for assistance during April through December, 2009.  67.5% of our families visited at least once during this period.  The data suggests that our recipient families visit for assistance only when needed.   It should be noted that 954 families have registered for services as of December 30, 2009, and an average of 15 new families are registering each week.

Data about Families Receiving Services

January - December, 2008

Analysis of Families Receiving Services

January - December, 2008

Client Survey Satisfaction