Connecticut Foodshare Selected as one of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For

One of 50 organizations selected nationwide

(April 1, 2025 | Wallingford, CT) – Connecticut Foodshare is proud to announce it has been selected as one of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For. Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s leading nonprofit food bank, is one of 50 organizations in the United States to have been selected. This prestigious recognition highlights Connecticut Foodshare's commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.

The selection was made by the Nonprofit Times, in collaboration with the Best Companies Group, to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces. The survey and awards program identifies the best employers in the nonprofit industry; benefiting the industry’s economy, workforce and business.

The selection process involved a two-part survey, which assessed workplace policies, practices, philosophy, and systems (25% of the evaluation) as well as the employee experience through a comprehensive survey (75% of the evaluation). The combined scores determined the final rankings.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized as one of the 2025 Best Nonprofits to Work For,” said Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. “This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our staff and the supportive, collaborative culture we’ve worked hard to cultivate. We are proud to create an environment where our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered to make a difference in the fight against hunger.”

For more information on The Nonprofit Times’ Best Nonprofits to Work For program, visit www.BestNonprofitstoWorkFor.com.