The Waterbury Times|Nov 9, 2026

WATERBURY, CT — Mac & Cheese Mondays are returning to downtown Waterbury, bringing free food, winter essentials and community resources back to the Waterbury Green for four Mondays in November.

The community initiative is scheduled for November 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Waterbury Green.

Organizers are once again inviting residents to stop by for a warm meal, access to seasonal essentials and connections to community resources.

The return follows last year’s Mac & Cheese Mondays, which brought people together during Thanksgiving week with free food, hygiene supplies, winter clothing essentials and information about available community services.

More than a meal, the initiative offers an opportunity to connect residents with practical support as colder weather approaches.

With four dates scheduled throughout November, Mac & Cheese Mondays will once again make the Waterbury Green a gathering place for food, resources and community connection.

Event Schedule

• Monday, November 2 | 2–4 p.m.
• Monday, November 9 | 2–4 p.m.
• Monday, November 16 | 2–4 p.m.
• Monday, November 23 | 2–4 p.m.

Location: Waterbury Green, downtown Waterbury.

Admission and food are free.

The Waterbury Times|Nov 24, 2025

Waterbury, CT– The Mac & Cheese Mondays Thanksgiving Giveaway is officially underway on the Green, and community turnout is already strong as residents line up for warm meals, hygiene kits, and winter essentials.

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Hosted directly across from the YMCA, today’s event runs from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, offering:

• Free hot mac & cheese
• Hygiene kits
• Hats, gloves & warming supplies
• Community resource information
• Support from local agencies and volunteers

This week’s special Thanksgiving edition is made possible through the support of Stallworth Counseling and Southern Tree, two organizations committed to lifting up Waterbury families during the colder months.

Early photos from the Green show volunteers setting up tables, handing out meals, and greeting residents — another sign that Mac & Cheese Mondays is quickly becoming one of the city’s most consistent grassroots support events.

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Organizers say the goal today is simple: provide warmth, nourishment, and dignity to anyone who needs it heading into the holiday.

Residents are encouraged to come out, enjoy a warm meal, and connect with local resources. Organizers say everyone is welcome — no questions asked — and they hope the event brings a little extra comfort and community spirit as Thanksgiving approaches