Food Support
Supporting Wildcats and Their Families
At Norwich Free Academy, we know that success in school depends on more than what happens in the classroom. We understand that students learn best when their basic needs are met—and that includes having access to nutritious food every day. We’re committed to supporting Wildcats and their families by connecting them with reliable food resources, because no student should have to learn on an empty stomach.
If your family is experiencing food insecurity, please know that help is available. The information below highlights local and regional programs that provide free groceries, prepared meals, and ongoing food assistance to support NFA students and their households.
Food and Meal Resources
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NFA Food Pantry – Available to current NFA students ONLY. Contact your student’s house office or School Social Worker for confidential assistance. Distribution is every Thursday, from 1:45-2:15 pm in the Wildcat Loft in the Tirrell Building.
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NFA Cafeteria - Available to current NFA students ONLY.
- Free snack 2:15- 2:25 pm - Monday through Friday in the Atrium.
- Free Supper 4:15-5 pm - Monday through Friday in the cafeteria.
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United Community & Family Services (UCFS) - Free, fresh food available through monthly community distributions at various locations.
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United Way of Southeastern Connecticut - Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. Free, fresh food available through monthly community distributions at various locations.
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Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Food Pantry Locator – Free, fresh food available through monthly community distributions at various locations.
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Connecticut Foodshare Food Pantry Locator - (not part of the mobile distribution) Free, fresh food available through monthly community distributions at fixed locations .
- End Hunger Connecticut - Food resources and FREE Summer Meal information.