Daily Bread is the food pantry operated by Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP) for people experiencing food insecurity in Putnam and surrounding communities. The pantry is located at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 51-53 Grove Street, Putnam, Connecticut 06260, and provides food by appointment.
Daily Bread serves as a local emergency food resource, offering groceries and other essential supplies to people in need or in transition. IHSP is an all-volunteer human services organization dedicated to providing services and programs for people in need or in transition in Northeastern CT.
Daily Bread location and hours
Address: 51 Grove Street, Putnam, Connecticut, 06260. Daily Bread operates at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 51-53 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
Phone: 860-928-0169. Hours: by appointment only, excluding holidays.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am-2:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00 pm-7:45 pm |
| Second Wednesday | 12:00 pm-3:00 pm |
| Fourth Wednesday | 2:00 pm-5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am-3:00 pm |
Food pantry service is available by appointment only. Food donations are always welcome.
Who can receive assistance
Daily Bread is listed as a food pantry serving residents of Putnam, Pomfret or Woodstock. People looking for emergency food assistance in Putnam and nearby towns can also find food pantries, soup kitchens and other food programs through community food-resource databases.
Food banks are distribution hubs. They supply the food to the Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Shelters etc. They in turn provide that food to the individuals that need it. Food Banks do not directly serve individuals in need.
When contacting a pantry, check the current eligibility requirements and appointment procedures in advance. Daily Bread’s listed service model is by appointment only.
Food and essential items available through Daily Bread
Items in continuous need by our guests are: dry cereal, peanut butter, jelly, rice, canned or instant mashed potatoes, canned fruit, baked beans, vegetables, canned meats and tuna, soup, pasta and pasta sauce, crackers and juice.
- Dry cereal
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Rice
- Canned or instant mashed potatoes
- Canned fruit
- Baked beans
- Canned vegetables
- Canned meats and tuna
- Soup
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Crackers
- Juice
Personal care items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped), toilet paper and deodorant are also needed.
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Individually wrapped toothbrushes
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
Partnership with Day Kimball Healthcare
Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) is pleased to announce a partnership between its hospital-based food pantry, Caitlyn’s Cupboard, and Interfaith Human Services of Putnam’s (IHSP) Food Pantry, Daily Bread.
Caitlyn’s Cupboard was established in late March 2020 to address malnutrition and food insecurity among patients treated in Day Kimball Hospital’s Rose Bove LaRose Cancer Center through the provision of no-cost shelf-stable food and nutritional education.
Nearly 135 DKH Cancer Center patients have accessed the food pantry since its opening. Each patient served receives a three-day supply of non-perishable food for each member of the family, including staple items and healthy snacks.
Caitlyn’s Cupboard also provides patients with nutritional information, healthy recipes, and a comprehensive list of local food assistance programs and other community resources.
How the Daily Bread partnership supports cancer patients
Through a new partnership with IHSP, on a monthly basis, Daily Bread is supplying Caitlyn’s Cupboard with fruit/vegetable and dairy coupons to be redeemed at local grocery stores.
One hundred packets of these coupons were given to eligible Cancer Center patients in the month of March alone. Funding in support of this partnership comes from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
In return, Caitlyn’s Cupboard is offering nutrition education programming to Daily Bread clients to further increase their capacity to adopt healthy food choices and habits.
IHSP has also ordered food for the Cupboard from the CT Food Bank and Feeding America® to help reduce the pantry’s operating costs.
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Nutrition education and food security
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with IHSP,” said Caitlyn Sward, registered dietitian nutritionist, Day Kimball Healthcare.
“The work that Daily Bread does in the community is tremendous, and this partnership will only further the good they do. Daily Bread’s partnership will help our cancer patients access fresh produce, as well as provide purchasing opportunities for Caitlyn’s Cupboard through the Connecticut Food Bank. This benefit alone will stretch every monetary donation the pantry receives.”
“IHSP is so happy to partner with DKH Hematology/Oncology and Caitlyn’s Cupboard,” said Ann Kathi Peterson, program coordinator and Karen Osbrey, president, IHSP.
“We all share the same goal of providing healthy food choices to those in need. These patients have enough going on in their lives, they shouldn’t have to worry about food insecurity too.”
Why local food assistance matters
“Food insecurity is a pressing issue in our community and impacts the health and well-being of many, especially those with chronic health conditions,” said Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare.
“At DKH, our goal is ensuring that patients don’t have to choose between paying for their medications and treatment and buying groceries for themselves and their family. Our partnership with IHSP helps eliminate some of those difficult choices for our patients and demonstrates the critical role that local food pantries and healthcare providers can play in improving outcomes for the most vulnerable in our community.”
Other Daily Bread programs and partnerships
Refer to “Other Services” for information on Thanksgiving Food, Summer Food, Nourishing Neighbors Program and Partnerships with the Putnam School System and Day Kimball Hospital Caitlyn’s Cupboard.
IHSP, your local Daily Bread food pantry, Diaper Bank and more, is holding our 2nd Annual Period Supply Drive during the entire month of May, 2026 - this year is completely virtual!
May is Menstrual Health Awareness Month, and we aim to restock our shelves at Daily Bread with period supply products for the women we serve in our local communities.
Did you know?
- 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. struggle to access period products
- 1 in 4 students have struggled to afford period products
- 33% of teens report missing class time due to lack of access to period products
We want to reduce these statistics, and make the lives of the women around us better (at least for a week or two a month!).
Related food resources in Putnam and nearby towns
Welcome to our Putnam, Connecticut Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens. Below are all of the Emergency Food Programs provided through Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in Putnam, CT and surrounding cities.
Project Northeast Putnam, CT is a food pantry. Food pantry service hours: Call for an appointment, Mondays through Fridays 12-4pm.
Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group North Grosvenordale, Connecticut is a food pantry. Serves Resident of Thompson, Pomfret and Woodstock.
Food pantry service hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am-4pm, Wednesday: 9am-4pm.
Donating food and essential supplies
Food donations are always welcome. Items in continuous need by our guests are: dry cereal, peanut butter, jelly, rice, canned or instant mashed potatoes, canned fruit, baked beans, vegetables, canned meats and tuna, soup, pasta and pasta sauce, crackers and juice.
Personal care items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes (individually wrapped), toilet paper and deodorant are also needed.
IHSP also maintains an Amazon Wishlist for requested supplies. Monetary support and grocery store gift card donations can help food assistance programs provide food and related resources.