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GWIM's Soup Kitchen has been feeding our neighbors in Waterbury since 1957. Walk in, sit down, and share a warm meal. No questions asked.
No ID. No income requirement. Everyone is welcome.
Every weekday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, GWIM's Soup Kitchen serves freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced hot meals to anyone who walks through the door. On weekends, we provide bag lunches — Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Meals are prepared under the direction of our Head Chef, with nutrition guidance from Registered Dietitian Ashley DeBella Marques, DCN, MS, RDN. Meals accommodate food allergies, medical conditions, and religious dietary needs. Our 52 member congregations rotate kitchen duty, supported by 1–4 community volunteers per shift.
No ID required. No questions asked. Bilingual (Spanish) assistance available. Everyone is welcome.
GWIM serves nearly 500,000 meals annually across the Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry combined.
Our kitchen operates every single day of the week, providing hot meals on weekdays and bag lunches on weekends.
Freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals served daily.
Pre-made bag lunches available for pickup.
Pre-made bag lunches available for pickup.
Volunteer groups planning visits can call 203-757-7734 to coordinate. Thank you.
GWIM's Soup Kitchen is more than a place to eat. For many of our guests, it's a safe haven from the outside world — a place to sit down, be treated with respect, and connect with people who care.
Our staff and volunteers know many guests by name. For seniors living alone, for people experiencing homelessness, for families stretching every dollar — this kitchen is their kitchen.
Through our Resource Center, guests can also access connections to housing support, healthcare, benefits assistance, legal aid, and employment referrals — all under one roof. We work closely with StayWell Health Center, Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach, and Legal Aid on Central Avenue.
Food insecurity rarely comes alone. Our free regional directory connects you to over 37 vetted organizations across Greater Waterbury, covering shelter, healthcare, legal aid, utilities, and more.
First time visiting? Here is everything you need to know.
GWIM's Soup Kitchen is open to anyone who is hungry. We serve individuals and families from every neighborhood in Waterbury and surrounding towns. If you need a meal, you are welcome here.
Serving neighbors from across the region:
770 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Easy to reach from every direction across Greater Waterbury.
Take East Main Street eastbound for about 1 mile. GWIM is on the right at 770 East Main Street. Free hot meals served daily.
Get DirectionsTake North Main Street south toward Downtown, then turn left onto East Main Street. Walk-in meals available no appointment needed.
Get DirectionsTake Route 63 or West Main Street toward Downtown, then continue east onto East Main Street. Hot meals Mon-Fri 11am-12:30pm.
Get DirectionsTake South Main Street north, then turn right onto East Main Street to 770 East Main. No ID required to eat.
Get DirectionsFollow East Main Street west toward Downtown. GWIM is on the left. Bilingual assistance available.
Get DirectionsTake Route 8 North to Exit 27 (East Main Street). Turn right. GWIM is approximately half a mile on the right. Open 7 days a week.
Get DirectionsTake Route 8 South to Exit 36, then follow East Main Street west. Free meals served with dignity every day.
Get DirectionsTake Route 68 west into Waterbury, merge onto East Main Street. No income requirement, everyone is welcome.
Get DirectionsTake Route 64 east into Waterbury, turn left onto East Main Street. Accommodates allergies and dietary needs.
Get DirectionsGWIM's Soup Kitchen depends on the generosity of our community. Whether you have time, food, or funds to give, every contribution makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
