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With Dignity,
Respect & Care.

If you or someone you care about needs food, support, or resources, reach out. Whether you are looking for meals, groceries, community resources, or ways to get involved, the GWIM team is here to listen and guide you.

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770 East Main St, Waterbury203-757-7734gwimsk@forhungry.com
Three Ways to Reach Us

Pick What Works for You

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Phone

203-757-7734
Best for urgent food or resource needs. Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM. Leave a message if we do not answer.

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Email

gwimsk@forhungry.com
Best for non-urgent questions, donation inquiries, partnership requests, and event sponsorships.

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In Person

770 East Main St
Waterbury, CT 06702
Walk in during operating hours for direct services or to drop off donations.

Hours by Program

When We Are Open

  • Soup Kitchen: Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM
  • Food Pantry: 2nd Monday (9 AM-10 AM) and last Monday (8:30 AM-12 PM) of each month; emergency pantry every Monday 9 AM-10 AM
  • Resource Center: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Food Donations: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12 PM
  • General Office: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM (varies by staffing)
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Language Access

Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers are available. Translation for other languages available by request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Call 203-757-7734 during business hours. If we do not pick up, leave a message and we will call back the same day.
Not for staff services, no. For immediate crisis dial 911. For 24/7 social services referrals in Connecticut, dial 211.
No formal intake form. Walk in during program hours or call, and staff will talk you through what you need.
Email gwimsk@forhungry.com with the subject "Sponsorship Inquiry" or "Donation Question" for fastest routing.
Yes. Board members often speak to schools, faith groups, and civic organizations. Email us to schedule.
Service Area

Serving Greater Waterbury

Open to neighbors from every corner of the region. No residency check, no forms to start.

Waterbury neighborhoods

Town PlotBunker HillNorth EndSouth EndEast EndWest EndBrooklynWatervilleBucks HillEast Mountain

Surrounding towns

NaugatuckWolcottMiddleburyThomastonProspectWatertownCheshire
Finding Us

Driving to 770 East Main St

770 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Easy to reach from every direction across the region.

From Downtown Waterbury
Take East Main St eastbound for about 1 mile. GWIM is on the right at 770 East Main St.
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From Town Plot
Route 63 or West Main St toward Downtown, then continue east on East Main St.
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From Bunker Hill / North End
North Main St south toward Downtown, then left onto East Main St.
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From Washington Hill / South End
South Main St north, right onto East Main St.
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From East End / East Mountain
Follow East Main St west toward Downtown. GWIM is on the left.
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From Naugatuck / Wolcott
Route 8 North to Exit 27 (East Main St). Turn right.
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From Thomaston
Route 8 South to Exit 36, then East Main St west. GWIM on the right.
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From Prospect
Route 68 west into Waterbury, then onto East Main St west toward Downtown.
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From Middlebury / Watertown
Route 64 east into Waterbury, then East Main St. GWIM is at 770 East Main.
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770 East Main Street is a quick stop just off Route 69. Parking on site. Accessible entrance. Spanish-speaking staff. A real person answers.

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