Food, Housing, and Basic Needs Insecurity

Our Mission

WestConn’s on-campus food pantry, Wally’s Cupboard, recognizes that food insecurity can negatively impact students’ academic performance and overall wellbeing. Wally’s Cupboard is committed to reducing food insecurity by ensuring students have access to a reliable, supplemental food source. We strive to remove barriers and empower students to achieve their goals.

Campus Pantry

Fall 2026 Hours of Operation 

Wally’s Cupboard will be opening on Tuesday, September 1st

• Monday: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• Tuesday: 10:15am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday: 11:15am – 3:00pm
• Thursday: 10:15am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:15am – 1:00pm

Sign up to become a member of Wally’s Cupboard! Complete the Wally’s Cupboard Registration Form. 

*This form is required to be submitted once per academic year.

Wally’s Recipe Book

Wally’s Recipe Book is a collection of recipes shared by WestConn community members. The recipe book provides you with simple, tasty recipes featuring items found in the pantry or are otherwise inexpensive and easy to find.

If you’re interested in adding your own unique recipe with items commonly found in our pantry, please contact us at sgafoodpantry@wcsu.edu!

Meal Swipe Program

WestConn has partnered with Swipe Out Hunger to implement the WestConn Meal Swipe Program. This initiative is intended to support students experiencing food insecurity by providing a meal swipe voucher that can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the following locations:

• Berkshire Hall Restaurant
• Westside Marketplace

Any currently enrolled student can submit a request to be reviewed. Submit the Meal Swipe Request Form.

Volunteer Opportunities

Wally’s Cupboard relies upon the support of dedicated volunteers to remain an accessible resource to students in need. Volunteers help in many ways including, checking in members, inventory, stocking shelves, assisting with special events, and supporting social media and marketing efforts. If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the Wally’s Cupboard Volunteer Interest Form.

Donate to Wally’s Cupboard

Please consider donating to Wally’s Cupboard to help us support WestConn students in need through the WCSU Wally’s Cupboard Amazon Wishlist. We greatly appreciate your support, kindness, and generosity.

• Access the Danbury Food Pantry Guide: https://www.uwwesternct.org/danburyfoodcollaborative

1. Hillside Food Outreach
   • Address: Main Office, 4 Eagle Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
   • Phone: (914) 747-0095
   • Website: Hillside Food Outreach
2. United Way of Western Connecticut
   • Address: 301 Main St., Ste. 2-5 Danbury, CT 06810
   • Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.
   • Phone: (203) 792-5330
   • Website: United Way of Western Connecticut
3. Dorothy Day Hospitality House
   • Address: 11 Spring St, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Hours:
     • Grab and Go Bags served daily 3 – 4:30 P.M.
     • Breakfast served Monday – Friday, 7:30 – 9 A.M.
   • Phone: (203) 743-7988
   • Website: Dorothy Day Hospitality House
4. Jericho Partnership
   • Address: 13 Rose Street, Danbury, CT, 06810
   • Hours: Mon – Fri: 9 A.M – 5 P.M
   • Phone: (203) 791-1180
   • Website: Jericho Partnership
5. The Salvation Army
   • Address: 15 Foster St, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Hours: Mon – Sat: 10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
   • Phone: (203) 792-7505
   • Website: The Salvation Army
6. Food Distribution Center – City of Danbury Emergency Shelter
   • Address: 254 Main St, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Phone: (203) 796-1504
7. James Episcopal Church
   • Address: 25 West St, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Phone: (203) 748-3561
   • Website: St James Episcopal Church
8. Catholic Charities
   • Address: 405 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
   • Phone: (203) 349-2428
   • Website: Catholic Charities

Other Programs:

• 2-1-1 of Connecticut also provides comprehensive up-to-date information on available food programs and services. Give them a call at 211 or use the following link for food program information Food – United Way of Connecticut – 211 and eLibrary (211ct.org)
• The United Way of Western Connecticut and the Danbury Food Collaborative have provided a useful tool to help individuals in the Greater Danbury area with information to access various agencies that provide food services, SNAP information and other supportive services.
• Access the Mobile Food Pantry Schedulehttp://www.ctfoodbank.org
• Free Financial Coaching: Alice Save and Trust Financial Partners are collaborating to offer free financial coaching online or by phone.  For a free 30-minute session text Alice Saves to 646-349-5959.
• Healthy Saving Card – offers substantial discounts at the grocery store; offered through the United Way of Western Connecticut. Sign up today at prosperikey.org.  Eligibility is based on residence in the 15-town region in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties and is income qualified.  For more information e-mail healthsayvings@uwwesternct.org or 203-883-0879
• The Danbury Food Collaborative brings food pantries and congregate meal providers together to address the needs of the City’s food insecure residents. If you need immediate assistance accessing emergency food or nutrition programs, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org for United Ways free and confidential database of services and programs for those in need.
• Prosperi-Key brings those in need the resources from local businesses, non-profits and government by providing a marketplace that aims to make life easier for you. Go to https://www.prosperikey.org/onboarding/income-verification to complete the application to verify your eligibility to become a Key Member to be able to get access to discounts on food, family fun and other life necessities that save your time and money.
• Apply for SNAP Benefits – On your own: Connecticut Department of Social Services – ConneCT click on box “Apply Now” If you need assistance applying: Call our SNAP Outreach Team: 860-856-4357 (860-856-HELP)
  SNAP benefits are used at the grocery store or online to buy food and are accessible using a debit-type card. To apply,
• Catholic Charities is also available in the Greater Danbury Area to assist with several support services for individuals or families with food, housing and other insecurities

Emergency Funding

WCSU Student Cares Student Assistance Fund

The WCSU Cares fund supports our students with different types of assistance, ranging from textbook assistance to short term housing arrangements due to unforeseen financial emergencies that would impact their ability to pursue their education.