Bridgeport Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Bridgeport, Connecticut that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Connecticut page.
Legal aid
| Connecticut Legal Services | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | ctlegal.org |
| Phone | 203-336-3851 |
| Address | 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 950, Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
Connecticut Legal Services is Connecticut’s largest legal aid agency. It provides free civil legal help to low-income people facing issues such as eviction, loss of benefits, and domestic violence.1
| Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut | Legal aid advice and referrals |
|---|---|
| Website | slsct.org |
| Phone | 1-800-453-3320 |
| Address | 1290 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 3A, Wethersfield, CT 06109 |
Statewide Legal Services is the intake line for Connecticut’s legal aid network. It screens callers for eligibility, gives free legal advice by phone, and refers cases to a local legal aid office or a volunteer lawyer.2
Food
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Food pantry and hot meals |
|---|---|
| Website | bridgeportrescuemission.org |
| Phone | 203-333-4087 |
| Address | 725 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
| Hours | Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM; hot meals Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
Bridgeport Rescue Mission runs a community food pantry and serves hot meals. The pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and meals are served Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.3
| Connecticut Foodshare | Food bank for Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Website | ctfoodshare.org |
| Phone | 203-469-5000 |
| Address | 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492 |
Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank for Connecticut. Its find-help page lists food pantries and distribution sites in Bridgeport.4
Social services
| Alliance for Community Empowerment | Community action agency |
|---|---|
| Website | alliancect.org |
| Phone | 203-366-8241 |
| Address | 1070 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 |
Alliance for Community Empowerment is the community action agency for the greater Bridgeport area. It offers rental assistance, energy assistance, food, clothing, and Head Start early learning programs.5
| LifeBridge Community Services | Counseling and family support |
|---|---|
| Website | lifebridgect.org |
| Phone | 203-368-4291 |
| Address | 475 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 |
LifeBridge Community Services has served the greater Bridgeport community since 1849. It provides counseling and support for children, teens, adults, and families, plus senior Meals on Wheels.6
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Footnotes
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- Ada Hu