Help us fill pantry shelves across Middlesex County.
On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Middlesex United Way and The Flood Law Firm are inviting our community to come together for a countywide food drive benefiting local food pantries throughout Middlesex County.
Whether you donate a few canned goods while shopping, organize a workplace collection, or volunteer your time, every act of generosity helps ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food when they need it most.
How You Can Help
Donate Food
Visit one of our participating collection sites on August 5 and drop off non-perishable food donations.
Volunteer
Assist at one of our collection locations by greeting donors, collecting food, sorting donations, or helping load vehicles.
Our Shopping List
Most Needed Items
If you're able, please consider adding one or two of these items to your shopping cart before dropping off your donation on Wednesday, August 5. Every donation, big or small, helps support local families experiencing food insecurity.
Food Items
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Rice
- Cereal
- Pancake mix
- Syrup
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Canned beans
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
- Macaroni & cheese
- Shelf-stable milk
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cooking oil
- Condiments
Household & Personal Care Items
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Menstrual products
Current Collection Sites
Deep River
193 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417
Portland
316 Marlborough St, Portland, CT 06480
Clinton
215 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
East Hampton
11 E High St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Middletown
416 E Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Middlefield
32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
Interested in helping but want more information? Let us know!
Thank You to Our Presenting Partner
Flood the Food Banks is possible thanks to the generous support of The Flood Law Firm, whose commitment to strengthening our community is helping ensure local food pantries receive the resources they need to serve families across Middlesex County.
Their partnership allows Middlesex United Way to focus on what matters most: getting food into the hands of neighbors who need it.
