Are you a current SNAP recipient and being impacted by the recent changes to SNAP eligibility?
United Way’s Neighbors United Emergency Response Fund will offer $150 electronic gift cards to eligible households whose November SNAP benefits have been delayed, reduced, or eliminated because of changes to SNAP. Because funds are limited, we cannot guarantee a card for everyone who qualifies. Only one card will be provided per household.
Eligibility:
- Live in the United Way of Greater New Haven region (Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge)
- Current family with minor children (17 and under) or elderly (65+) SNAP recipient
- Experiencing financial hardship due to government shutdown
How to Apply:
If you believe that you meet the above eligibility and would like to apply for the Neighbors United Emergency Fund, applications can be done through a number of community agencies:
If you are already connected to one of the following agencies, please contact your case manager to discuss available resources:
- New Haven American Job Center
- Guilford Social Services
- Branford Social Services
- Community Action Agency of New Haven
- IRIS
- Christian Community Action
- New Reach
If you are not already connected to one of the above agencies, please contact Community Action Agency of New Haven at (203) 387-7700
