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Hartford Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Hartford, Connecticut that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Connecticut page.

Greater Hartford Legal AidFree civil legal assistance
Websiteghla.org 
Phone860-541-5000
Address999 Asylum Avenue, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT 06105

Greater Hartford Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help to people living in poverty in the Hartford area.1

Connecticut Fair Housing CenterFree help with housing discrimination and foreclosure
Websitectfairhousing.org 
Phone860-247-4400
Address60 Popieluszko Court, Hartford, CT 06106

The Connecticut Fair Housing Center is a Hartford-based nonprofit that provides free legal services to Connecticut residents facing foreclosure or housing discrimination.2

Food

Hands On HartfordFood pantry and free community meals
Websitehandsonhartford.org 
Phone860-728-3201
Address55 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Hands On Hartford runs the MANNA Community Pantry, open to all Connecticut residents, and serves a free community dinner every Monday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.3

Connecticut FoodshareStatewide food bank
Websitectfoodshare.org 
Phone203-469-5000
Address2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492

Connecticut Foodshare is the food bank serving the people of Connecticut. Its website lists food pantries and mobile pantry distributions across the state.4

Social services

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of HartfordEmergency assistance and family services
Websiteccaoh.org 
Phone860-493-1841
Address134 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105

Catholic Charities provides emergency assistance for urgent needs, including food, clothing, utilities assistance and rental assistance, with case management and advocacy. It serves people of all faiths and backgrounds.5

Community Renewal Team (CRT)Community action agency
Websitecrtct.org 
Phone860-560-5881
Address395 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Community Renewal Team Resource Centers are the gateway to CRT services, with case management and referrals for food, housing, energy assistance and more.6

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Home page . The address and phone are not listed in the text of the GHLA home page; both appear in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut legal assistance list . ↩

  2. Connecticut Fair Housing Center, Home page . ↩

  3. Hands On Hartford, Assistance . ↩

  4. Connecticut Foodshare, Wallingford facility expansion . ↩

  5. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford, How We Help . ↩

  6. Community Renewal Team, Resource Centers . ↩

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