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TAKE ACTION  Public Charge – Comments Due Friday, December 19  DHS proposed changing how “public charge” determinations are made for green card or…

Want to make a bigger impact and maximize your year-end tax benefits? There are several tax-smart ways to give before December 31st that can help…

Sandy Hook School Support Fund Resources & Assistance Immediately following the tragedy on 12/14, the Sandy Hook School Support Fund (SHSSF)…

TAKE ACTION  Protect the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)  Last fall, Congress approved $117M for EFSP in 2025, including $1.5M for…

Regional List of Food Pantries That Need Support Below is the list of all 22 pantries that submitted information through the Share the Table…

  SNAP Funding Updates  Overnight, the U.S. Senate passed a measure to reopen the federal government and continue funding for SNAP. The House is…

With SNAP uncertainty and rising food costs, food insecurity is rising across Connecticut.  All CT-residents enrolled in SNAP prior to November 1…

Welcome to this month’s Quick Minute! At United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut, we’re helping children and families build healthy habits that…

Connecticut residents who rely on SNAP are facing two major changes beginning November 1. Both are rooted in federal policy decisions and will have…

  SNAP Benefits at Risk if Federal Shutdown Continues     360,000 residents who rely on federal SNAP benefits to help pay for groceries should plan…