Food insecurity is rising across Connecticut.

As of November 1, SNAP benefits are set to be eliminated for 360,000 households across CT. 

Even if some SNAP benefits are restored as a result of legal battles, tens of thousands of households across Connecticut will still lose benefits starting tomorrow because of changes passed earlier this year in HR 1. These changes lowered eligibility and reduced benefit amounts for many working families, older adults, and caregivers.

We are launching Share the Table Connecticut, a rapid response food drive and fundraiser to help ensure every family in our region can put food on the table. Below you'll find information how to GIVE HELP and GET HELP. 

Collect Food 

• Host a small food drive with neighbors, co-workers, or a community group.
• We will connect you with the pantry in your town.
• We will provide a simple toolkit with flyers, social posts, and a list of most needed items.
• No complicated planning. Just neighbors helping neighbors. 

Support the ALICE Fund 

If you would like to help individuals and families who have lost SNAP benefits, please consider a gift to the ALICE Fund.  

This month, the ALICE Fund will provide direct cash assistance for food purchasing to individuals and families enrolled in SNAP. Individuals will receive $175 and families will receive $350 on pre-loaded debit cards, designated specifically for purchasing food. It is critical that recipients are able to shop based on their transportation options, work schedules, and family responsibilities. This approach offers not only flexibility, but also dignity, allowing people to make choices that work best for their lives. 

We will deploy these dollars quickly to neighbors who are no longer receiving SNAP and are struggling to get by. 

The need is urgent, and your support will make a critical difference now. To make a donation to the ALICE Fund, please use the form below or click here.

Access the Toolkit

Our Share the Table Connecticut Social Media Toolkit includes:

• Ready-to-use Canva templates for flyers and social media
• Suggested social media captions and hashtags
• A QR code linking to campaign details and donation options

This toolkit gives you everything you need to spread the word, inspire action, and help feed our communities.

How to Refer Impacted Individuals for Support

Please hold all referrals until November 5th. We will have information available shortly on how individuals can access the ALICE Fund. For specific questions, please contact Douglas Ordonez at douglas.ordonez@unitedwaycwc.org.

Are you impacted by these cuts? Here are immediate food resources for you to use. More details on how to access grocery funds will be available by November 5. 

• Statewide: 211 and Resources for Connecticut Residents Affected by the Government Shutdown 
• Department of Social Services
• Norwalk: Norwalk Food Guide 
• Stamford and Greater Danbury: Stamford Food Guide and Danbury Food Guide 
• Bridgeport: HIA Bridgeport Food Resource Guide 
• Stratford: Stratford EATS! 

If you would like to participate, sign up below: