Community Dining Room Inc.

Community Dining Room Inc. The CDR is celebrating 41 years of service to the Shoreline feeding our neighbors in need.🧡

The mission of the Community Dining Room is to end hunger and isolation with food, fellowship, referrals, and education. The Community Dining Room is committed to serving the community by feeding the hungry and helping with other basic human needs. We strive to promote public awareness of the impact of hunger and isolation in our society. We are dedicated to helping our guests with their practical

needs through referrals and fellowship. The Community Dining Room serves the south-central Connecticut shoreline.

Week 4: CELEBRATE & SUSTAIN 🧡As we enter the final week of the Kindness Campaign in Memory of Anthony, we pause to refle...
06/01/2026

Week 4: CELEBRATE & SUSTAIN 🧡

As we enter the final week of the Kindness Campaign in Memory of Anthony, we pause to reflect on what this month has shown us—how powerful kindness becomes when a community chooses to show up for one another.🌈

Through stories shared, acts of kindness written on our Kindness Boards, moments of reflection, and every donation given in Anthony’s memory, we have seen his legacy continue to live on in meaningful ways.🧡

We are now in the final stretch of our campaign. With just days left, every contribution matters as we work to reach our goal in support of CDR’s 9-week Summer Meal Program in Branford and East Haven. These funds provide nourishing meals, enrichment activities, and a safe, welcoming space for children, families, and individuals all summer long.

This work is only possible because of community—because of people like you choosing kindness, choosing connection, and choosing to care.🌈

As we close this campaign, we carry Anthony’s memory forward not just in words, but in action. His spirit lives on in every meal shared, every act of compassion, and every person who feels seen and supported because of this work.🧡

There is still time to give. Let’s finish strong together and ensure this legacy of kindness continues long after this month ends.🌈

Go here to donate: https://givebutter.com/acts-of-kindness-in-memory-of-anthony-n0j8cv

📞Calling all volunteers for some of our upcoming events. 🛒The Community Dining Room has a Food Drive at Stop & Shop in B...
06/01/2026

📞Calling all volunteers for some of our upcoming events.

🛒The Community Dining Room has a Food Drive at Stop & Shop in Branford and our Community Dinners are kicking off, all in the same week!

⭐Show off your change-maker skills by signing up on the POINT App and volunteering this month.

🤩Thank you, volunteers! 🌟

Did you know honey never expires?🍯Honey is one of the only foods that can last indefinitely. Thanks to its low moisture ...
05/31/2026

Did you know honey never expires?🍯

Honey is one of the only foods that can last indefinitely. Thanks to its low moisture content, naturally high acidity and the presence of hydrogen peroxide, its chemical composition creates an environment where bacteria and microorganisms🪱 simply can’t thrive. In fact, archaeologists have found perfectly edible pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old. 🏺

You can also eat local honey to lessen pollen allergy symptoms, since your body gets used to those irritants through eating honey made from that pollen. 🌻🪷

What is your favorite way to eat honey? In tea? On toast?

📣✨ Have you liked and followed our pages yet?! ✨📣There is ALWAYS something happening at CDR! 💙 From community meals 🍽️ a...
05/30/2026

📣✨ Have you liked and followed our pages yet?! ✨📣

There is ALWAYS something happening at CDR! 💙 From community meals 🍽️ and special events 🎉 to volunteer opportunities 🙌, resources 📚, and ways to make a difference right here in our community 🏡 — you don’t want to miss it!

👍 Like our page
📲 Follow us
👯 Share us with your friends & family
💬 Invite others to stay connected

Help us spread the word and grow our amazing community of support. 💫 Every share helps more people learn about the work happening at CDR and the ways we can all come together. ❤️

Stay connected. Stay involved. Stay inspired. 🌟

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⚠️ **Important Community Update** ⚠️Due to a power outage at the Community Dining Room, we are unable to provide indoor ...
05/30/2026

⚠️ **Important Community Update** ⚠️

Due to a power outage at the Community Dining Room, we are unable to provide indoor dining service today.

🍽️ Meals will be available for TAKE-OUT ONLY
🕛 Pickup Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Our team is working hard to ensure everyone still has access to a nutritious meal despite this unexpected situation. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the outage.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may be planning to visit today.

Thank you for your support! 🧡

05/29/2026

🎉Join us in celebrating Wendy as our Volunteer of the Month!🥳

She has been volunteering every Friday this month and led the team on Mother's Day 🌻Wendy is so kind and always has a smile on her face. 😊She is an amazing addition to any team and is always willing to help.

🌟Thank you, Wendy, for everything you do! Drop a comment and congratulate her!

🌿 Join Us for Free Community Dinners on the East Haven Green! 🌿Come gather with neighbors for an evening of connection, ...
05/29/2026

🌿 Join Us for Free Community Dinners on the East Haven Green! 🌿

Come gather with neighbors for an evening of connection, delicious free food, community resources, crafts, activities, and more for all ages!

📍 East Haven Green
🍽️ Free Dinner
🎨 Crafts & Family Activities
🤝 Community Resources
💛 Everyone Welcome

Whether you stop by for a meal, to meet new people, or just enjoy time on the Green, we’d love to see you there!

Bring a friend, bring the family, and help us build community together. 🌟

Birdies for Charity is back, and we're excited to share the  Community Dining Room is participating in the 2026 program!...
05/28/2026

Birdies for Charity is back, and we're excited to share the Community Dining Room is participating in the 2026 program! ⛳

Every donation scores us a 15% bonus, thanks to the generosity of Webster Bank and Aetna. That means your donation goes even further in helping us CDR’s mission is to provide compassionate support to individuals and families facing food insecurity and hardship by offering nutritious food, essential resources, and community-based programs that restore dignity, hope, and stability.🧡

Make a 115% difference today by donating at:
https://app.partnerhq.com/public/e/2026-travelers-championship-birdies-for-charity/f/nonprofits/275.

The wait is over… and the fun is just beginning! ☀️🍽️Join us this summer for FREE Community Dinners on the Branford Gree...
05/27/2026

The wait is over… and the fun is just beginning! ☀️🍽️

Join us this summer for FREE Community Dinners on the Branford Green, filled with great food, laughter, and time together with neighbors and friends. Everyone is welcome — come enjoy delicious meals, good company, and a summer full of community spirit!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🌈

05/27/2026

✨🧡 WISHLIST WEDNESDAY 🧡✨
Help stock us up! 🍽️📦

As we continue serving our community each day, there are a few items we go through FAST and could really use your help replenishing! 🙌

🧤 Gloves
🎁 Amazon Gift Cards
🍴 Silverware Wraps

Every donation — big or small — helps us continue fighting food insecurity and serving our neighbors with care and dignity. ❤️

📲 Click the link in the photo and you can send your donation right to our door! 🚪📦

Thank you for always showing up for our community the way you do. Together, we make a difference! 🫶✨

Address

30 Harrison Avenue
Branford, CT
06405

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 1pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
Friday 12pm - 1pm
Saturday 12pm - 1pm
Sunday 12pm - 1pm

Telephone

+12034889750

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