
Help today. Hope for tomorrow.
Interested in the programs listed below? Please contact each organization directly for inquiries, up-to-date information, and availability.
If you have an urgent need, please call 2-1-1 to get connected to services in our community.
Education
Get connected to local literacy initiatives and resources for all ages
Financial Stability
The Earned Income Tax Credit provides money back when you file your taxes. Learn if you are eligible!
The Department of Social Services, along with other CT organizations, provide a wide range of programs to benefit you and your family.
Food
Find a food pantry near you through the Food Assistance Resource Guide.
Connecticut using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits now have the option to pay with an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card when placing online orders for Stop & Shop Pickup and Delivery.
Do you ever run out of food and do not have money to buy more? Is your family struggling to buy healthy foods?
Health
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free.
2-1-1 provides a list of available vaccine appointments in Connecticut
Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 vaccination locations
Housing
Tenants and homeowners in New Haven who have experienced income loss due to COVID-19 and are experiencing housing insecurity may be eligible for Coronavirus Assistance and Security Tenant Landlord Emergency Program (CASTLE).
Are you experiencing homelessness? Learn about available resources in our region.
Showers, medical care, and harm reduction services for the unsheltered population.
2022 Schedule:
- Tuesdays, 9 AM-12 PM - The New Haven Green
- Fridays, 9 AM-12 PM - Una Iglesia Para La Ciudad, 9 E Pearl Street, New Haven
These hubs connect people in crisis with meals, showers, laundry, health and wellness care, housing navigation, transportation, employment, educational opportunities, and spiritual support.