For many Connecticut families, the holiday season amplifies challenges of hunger and food insecurity. Now, more than ever, we need the support of our communities to meet the growing needs of those who are struggling. Your gift is a catalyst, propelling our collective efforts to [...]
What is the End Hunger CT! SNAP Prescreener? End Hunger Connecticut!’s online SNAP Prescreener is a quick, free and easy way to help determine your potential eligibility to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In less than 10 questions the Prescreener will help gauge whether [...]
CT is one of the wealthiest U.S. states On the list of America’s wealthiest states, Connecticut is in the top five. Forbes World's Billionaires List reports that 14 of the world’s richest billionaires reside in CT. Yet nearly 500,000 residents struggle with hunger. Our state [...]
Please note: As of May 23, 2023 all positions have been filled. Thank you for your interest and we hope you’ll look out for future opportunities to join our team! Are you looking to give back to your community this summer? Do you have a [...]
End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!) is excited to announce the creation of our “Latest News” page. We are proud of our continued commitment to transparency, and we recently renewed our Guidestar Gold Transparency seal for 2023 to prove just that. As pandemic-era relief [...]
Phew! It’s been a couple of months! Right? While we take a collective breath, let's recap: We all sent our state representatives, senators and Governor messages supporting school meals for all (and you still can, again or for the first time here) We pushed for and were successful [...]
End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!) is thrilled to announce the official hire of Julieth Callejas as permanent Executive Director. Callejas has served as EHC!’s Interim Executive Director since September 2021 and was recently unanimously selected by the organization’s Board of Directors to serve in the role [...]
Pictured from left to right: Dan Giacomi (DSS), Jason Jakubowski (CT Foodshare), Jennie Hirsch (CT Foodshare), Dr. Sara Bleich (USDA), Lizbeth Silbermann (USDA), Catherine Hallisey (CT FoodCorps), Gladys Mercado (Office of Congressman John Larson), Julieth Callejas (End Hunger CT!), Mayor Mike Walsh (East Hartford), Erin [...]
End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!), a statewide anti-hunger organization dedicated to eliminating hunger and food insecurity across Connecticut, is expanding its CT Fresh Match SNAP-doubling program this farmers’ market season in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg). EHC!’s CT Fresh Match program is [...]
End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!), a statewide anti-hunger non-profit organization, has a powerful new tool to address hunger in Connecticut. The Full Shelves Initiative (FSI) is a groundbreaking venture created to help food pantries purchase food cost effectively, share surplus inventory efficiently, and connect them to [...]