Community Resources
Tools, tips and help for our neighbors in need
Together, We Can
Building a strong community that takes care of everyone who lives here depends on your generous support.
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.
Happening Now
Literacy Resources
Get connected to local literacy initiatives and resources for all ages
COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
2-1-1 provides a list of available vaccine appointments in Connecticut
COVID-19 Vaccine Locations (New Haven)
Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 vaccination locations
Food Pantries
Find a food pantry near you through the Food Assistance Resource Guide.
Housing Assistance
Are you experiencing homelessness? Learn about available resources in our region.
SNAP and Stop & Shop
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.
Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help households struggling to afford internet service during the pandemic.
UniteCT
Rental and utility payment assistance
Public Assistance Program
Resources available through SNAP, WIC, Farmers Markets and more
Maximize Your WIC & SNAP Benefits
Do you ever run out of food and do not have money to buy more? Is your family struggling to buy healthy foods?
Help for People in Need
The Department of Social Services, along with other CT organizations, provide a wide range of programs to benefit you and your family.
Navigation Hubs
These hubs connect people in crisis with meals, showers, laundry, health and wellness care, housing navigation, transportation, employment, educational opportunities, and spiritual support.
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