Community Partners
In order to maximize our impact and effectively serve our community, Gentle Love works with several reputable organizations that have existing relationships with families. The pantry does not distribute diapers directly to families but through these community partners.
St. Rose Food Pantry
St. Mary's Food Pantry
Ann B. Clark Co-op at Goodwin University
Hockanum Valley Community Council
The Bridge Food Pantry
400 Chapel Road, Suite 1J
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 372-4141
Only families who are currently enrolled in their programs can receive diapers during monthly appointments.
2nd Congregational Church Food Pantry
385 North Main Street
Manchester, CT 06042
Area families can receive diapers during regular pantry hours each Friday from 10:00-11:45 am.
Manchester Public Schools
Welcome Center
Second Congregational Church
Food Pantry
Manchester Early Childhood
Collaborative
The Bridge Food Pantry
Area families can reach out to HVCC's food pantry to receive assistance with diapers during their regular pantry hours which are Monday 2-5pm, Wednesday 12-5pm, Thursday 9am-1pm and Friday 9am-12pm. In addition, counselors can distribute diapers to patients with young children during their appointments.
The Manchester Public Schools Office of Partnerships and Engagement
555 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-6041
Manchester families can reach out to the Welcome Center to coordinate a pickup of diapers. Email mfrison@mpspride.org and place "diapers" in the subject line.
Goodwin University
167 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2029
Students at Goodwin University can schedule a pickup using the Co-op Form to receive diapers during regular pantry hours each Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Manchester families can email meccdiaperpantry@gmail.com to schedule an appointment to pickup diapers.
St. Rose Food Pantry
33 Church Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Area families can receive diapers during regular pantry hours the first and third Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm.
St. Mary's Food Pantry
30 Maplewood Avenue
East Hartford, CT 06108
Area families can receive diapers during regular pantry hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:30am-1:00pm.