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Lorrice Grant
Executive Director
Lorrice Grant, a New Haven County native, has been making a meaningful impact in her community for decades. A seasoned community nutritionist and passionate advocate for food justice, she brings both deep experience and a strong commitment to equity and care.
Lorrice serves as a board member of the Community Placemaking and Engagement Network and is a member of Witnesses to Hunger and the New Haven Food Policy Council. She is also part of The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven’s Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of Color.
“I’m excited to step into this role at Loaves & Fishes and use my experience to support and enhance the long-standing relationship the organization has within the community.”
“We are delighted that Lorrice is joining the leadership team. Her deep roots in New Haven will help us broaden our outreach and strengthen partnerships so we can serve our neighbors with dignity and care.”
— Don Edwards, Board President
— Don Edwards, Board President
Lorrice leads one of the largest food pantries and clothing closets in Greater New Haven, serving 300–400 neighbors on an average Saturday while advancing a more just and equitable food system.
In the News & Community Resources
Explore stories, reports, and community partnerships that highlight the work of Loaves & Fishes and the broader movement for food justice in Greater New Haven.
Connecticut Affiliations
The Coordinated Food Assistance Network (CFAN), founded by CARE and other emergency food and service providers including Loaves & Fishes, works to build a unified food assistance system that ensures equitable, dignified, and culturally appropriate access to nutritious food for all residents of Greater New Haven.
The New Haven Food Policy Council works to build a food system that nourishes all people in a just and sustainable manner.
CARE identifies solutions through community-engaged research and has been a leader in collecting data on food insecurity in New Haven.