General Information

What services does Enfield Loaves & Fishes provide?

We provide a hot meal once a day, seven days a week.

Do I need to provide any information before I can get a meal?

No, Enfield Loaves & Fishes does not collect any personal information from guests and does not conduct any eligibility checks. In other words, we provide meals with a “No Questions Asked” policy.

When are meals served?

Meals are served from 4-5pm, Sunday-Friday, and from 11:30am-12:30pm on Saturday.

What if I need something else?

Enfield Loaves & Fishes has strong community partnerships and can refer you to the right organization for your needs, from mental health concerns to vaccinations to shelter. Ask our staff for assistance during serving time and follow us on social media for more information. You can also contact 211, or Enfield Social Services at 860-253-6395.

What’s the best way to get in touch with Enfield Loaves & Fishes if I have a question?

Please email us at info@enfieldloavesandfishes.org for the fastest response time to inquiries.

What’s on the menu?

The menu is posted every Monday afternoon before dinner on our Facebook page, and you may also call us and select your language option, then option 2 for the menu.

Is food available for take-out?

No. Once you’ve finished your meal, you’ll be invited to browse our pantry where pre-packaged food and drinks are available to take.

When are you closed?

Enfield Loaves & Fishes observes the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Easter

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

The Executive Director may also close the Kitchen due to inclement weather. These closings will be communicated via social media, our website, and as a message on our phone system. Extra food will be distributed during the meal on the day prior to each holiday or inclement weather event.

Volunteering

What are the requirements to volunteer?

We ask that all volunteers are over the age of 16 unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

What if I’m under 16, but need volunteer hours for NHS, Tri-M, or another similar accreditation?

Please reach out to us via email at info@enfieldloavesandfishes.org.

How does it work/when can I start?

You’ll start by filling out a form on our Volunteer Management System, Bloomerang. Depending on your answers, you’ll either be able to sign up for shifts right away, or you may need to be manually approved by a member of staff. Click here to visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

What if I want to volunteer with a group?

Please reach out to us via email at info@enfieldloavesandfishes.org.

What if I have court ordered community service?

We are a great organization to fulfill your community service requirements. Please begin the volunteer sign up process and fill out the mandatory fields. You will not be able to schedule yourself at this time, your application will be filtered into a queue which needs manual approval from staff. We will reach out to you within 3-5 business days.

Donations & Funding

How is Enfield Loaves & Fishes funded?

Because we do not ask our guests for income information, we are not eligible for state or federal funding. Therefore, we are funded entirely on donations and grants applied for by the Executive Director.

How can I donate?

You can donate in a number of ways—monetary donations go the furthest, but we also have an Amazon wish list and a High Needs Items list if you’d like to donate that way.

When can I come to drop donations off?

Per our Gift Acceptance Policy, we can accept donations Monday-Friday, between 11am and 3pm. Please do not leave donations outside of these hours. Our premises are under 24/7 surveillance.

What items are/are not accepted?

We can accept food, food prep, and food serving materials in the original, sealed container.
We cannot accept clothing, housewares, furniture, appliances, or anything else that isn’t food, food prep, or food serving materials.

Do you take [item]?

If it’s food, food prep, or food serving materials in the original, sealed container, yes. If the item does not match those descriptions, no. If you’re not sure, contact us via email at info@enfieldloavesandfishes.org.

What is your gift acceptance policy?

Please find the latest revision of our gift acceptance policy here.