Support Year-Round Programs at Hartford Lending Hands

Hartford Lending Hands Inc. is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing year-round support to families facing food insecurity and financial crisis.

Through our programs, we support families across Connecticut with:

Community Closet Pantry (food, clothing, and household essentials)
Hardship Assistance (urgent rent, utility shut-off, and security deposit support — when funding is available)
Annual Christmas Help Program (holiday support for families and children)

Why Your Donation Matters

Hartford Lending Hands operates out of our home to keep overhead low — but families rely on us every week. Your donation helps us remain responsive, consistent, and available when families need help the most.

What Your Donation Supports

$10 helps stock pantry essentials (toiletries, hygiene items, cleaning products)
$25 supports one family with basic food + household supplies
$50 helps replenish high-need pantry items and emergency essentials
$100 helps sustain weekly pantry operations and outreach
$250+ helps fund hardship relief when families face eviction or utility shut-offs

Hardship Funding Need (Important)

We currently receive a high volume of hardship requests, but the Hardship Program is limited by available funding. Donations help us rebuild and respond to urgent community needs as funds become available.

All donations support the mission and operations of Hartford Lending Hands Inc. and are overseen by the Board of Directors.