Hands On Hartford

In partnership with you, Hands On Hartford puts caring into action. Here's how:

MANNA Food and Neighborhood Services

MANNA provides basic needs to thousands of individuals in Hartford each month.

HOH Housing

HOH Housing provides supportive services, including case management, counseling, and rental support for people living with complex health issues, including HIV/AIDS, and living in their own apartments.

Community Engagement

Our Community Engagement program connects individuals and volunteer groups to meaningful service opportunities at Hands On Hartford and partnering organizations.

Faces of Homelessness

The Faces of Homelessness Speakers' Bureau is a public education program that works to promote advocacy, understanding, and service.

Gather55

Our restaurant has a "pay-what-you-can" philosophy. Great food. And an inclusive vibe.

Your Kitchen. Your Space.

Our licensed commercial kitchen is available for shared use membership, and convenient and comfortable meeting spaces are available for your next meeting or event.

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News and Views

Giving Back Through Backpacks

August 30th, 2024

When one thinks of “childhood hunger”, perceptions of what that “looks like” can vary widely amongst different people, sometimes calling to mind graphic images in the news.  It is vital to note, however, that hunger can often present in an inconspicuous tone in our society, often hiding behind the agitation and aggression of a child […]

Open letter and reflection by Jackie Kasinskas, Community Engagement Coordinator

July 9th, 2022

I’d like to start off by saying thank you to the Hands On Hartford staff and volunteers. Your presence at Hands On Hartford is both a celebration of all of us and testament to the community that we have built together. I was welcomed into the Hands On Hartford team during the height of the pandemic. We […]

An Intern’s Reflection

February 2nd, 2022

Reflecting back on my time with Hands On Hartford is difficult because there is so much to say! I began my internship experience with the community engagement team. This area gets very busy in the fall, which also happens to be when I started. Around September this organization is getting ready for the holidays, and […]