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No one in our community goes to bed hungry. We are committed to providing a reliable food source to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Through our co-operated community food pantry, we aim to alleviate hunger and restore dignity to those in need, helping them to thrive with the nourishment and support they deserve.

In these challenging times, we understand that food insecurity affects people from all walks of life—families with children, older people, veterans, and individuals facing unexpected hardships.

Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone can access healthy, nutritious food, regardless of circumstances.

No one in our community should struggle to access the essential health items that support their wellbeing. We are committed to reducing basic-needs inequity by bringing affordable, everyday pharmacy products directly into the neighborhoods that need them most. Through our pharmaceutical vending machine model, we aim to remove long-standing barriers to care, offering people the dignity of reliable, stigma-free access to the resources they deserve.

At the same time, we recognize that addiction and digital gambling harms impact individuals across all ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. Our problem-gambling prevention initiatives focus on protecting youth and young adults from high-risk mobile gaming features, strengthening financial responsibility, and advancing statewide policy reform.

Our goal is simple: To ensure that every person—regardless of where they live, their income, or their circumstances—has access to the tools, protections, and supports that help them stay healthy, informed, and safe.

Our Work

Bold new models that revolutionize systemic issues:

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Connecticut's FIRST Pharmaceutical Vending Machine

We offer a variety of fresh produce, dairy, meats, and pantry staples to ensure that families have access to healthy, balanced meals.

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In the News

For those facing immediate food needs, we provide emergency food boxes to help individuals and families bridge the gap during times of crisis.

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Basic Needs

We believe in empowering individuals with the knowledge to make healthy food choices. Our pantry is also a resource for cooking tips, recipes, and nutrition advice to help people make the most of their food.

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Conference Appearances

The CCPG Annual Conference brings together regional leaders, expert panels with data-driven presentations, and community organizations committed to sharing emerging trends in problem gambling behaviors and prevention strategies.  Attendees gain insight into best practices, innovative outreach models, and policy developments shaping the field. The LPC was honored to be invited as a 2025 panelist to share our frontline insights where we discussed the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, Our emerging 2025–2026 policy agenda focuses on addressing loopholes in mobile gaming apps that encourage underaged gambling and unregulated bank transfers. This advocacy work is central to our commitment to preventing early-stage gambling harm and promoting transparent, consumer-protective digital gaming practices.

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Problem Gambling Assistance/Prevention

A 2019 study published by the National Institute of Health reported a 10% prevalence of Gambling Disorders in older adults over the age of 50. Educational workshops and support groups are offered as part of programming for seniors to address the habitual circumstances that feed into Problem Gambling creating a roadmap to a more sustainable lifestyle.


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Why It Matters

Basic pharmacy supplies—such as NARCAN, contraceptives, cold/flu medicine, UTI and pregnancy test kits—are essential needs, yet they remain expensive and inaccessible for many individuals, leading people to go without critical care. Our pharmaceutical vending machine model transforms what is typically an overlooked convenience into a critical public-health service that reduces barriers, supports early intervention, and promotes health equity.

Separately, our problem-gambling prevention work tackles the growing risks of underage gambling and the financial instability caused by addictive mobile gaming patterns that hook young people while they are most impressionable. By advancing stronger safeguards—including closing withdrawal-blocking loopholes and promoting AI-based age-verification—LPC is helping protect youth and prevent early-stage gambling harm.