New London Community Meal Center Inc.

New London Community Meal Center Inc. is a non-profit organization located in New London, Connecticut, registered in SAM.gov with a corporate tax-exempt structure. The organization focuses on addressing food security and nutrition challenges in local communities, with a particular emphasis on providing healthy, locally-sourced food solutions. As a non-profit entity, the organization is committed to improving food access for low-income populations through innovative programming and strategic community partnerships.

The organization has received federal grant awards primarily from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), specifically through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (CFPCGP). Its most recent significant award is a $730,782 grant for the "Community-Based Solutions for Food Access" project, running from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2028. This project involves establishing a mobile market to distribute locally-grown Connecticut farm products and implementing a "Nourishing Networks" education component to create a sustainable local food system. Previously, the organization has engaged in sub-grant work with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, purchasing Connecticut-grown farm products for use in their soup kitchen and distributing these products through community food pantries. These grant-funded initiatives demonstrate the organization's comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity by connecting local agriculture, community nutrition, and strategic food distribution networks.