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Free Summer Meals for Children Under 18, Cyclosporiasis outbreak, and more

July 17, 2026

I hope this message finds you and your family well! In this week's email, you can find information on free summer meals for children 18 and under offered through the DAG's Summer Food Service Program and the Bridgeport Public Schools summer meal program, find a reminder from DoAg and DPH with the current Cyclosporiasis outbreak, read about new changes to the federal student loan system, and more.

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Extreme Hot Weather Protocol and Bridgeport Cooling Centers

July 2, 2026

The state has activated the Extreme Hot Weather Protocol due to a long-duration heat wave featuring severely hot and humid weather. The protocol is in effect fromnow through at least 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th. During this period, temperatures are expected to get progressively warmer each day, with 90+ highs Wednesday through Saturday. Heat peaks Thursday and Friday with highs between 95-100.

Bridgeport Cooling Centers are listed below.

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New Laws July 1st, Summer EBT for 350,000 Children, and more

June 26, 2026

I hope this message finds you and your family well! Next week, over 80 new laws will take effect on July 1st. Further down in this email, you can read about some of these new laws, learn about the Summer EBT program for children across the state, and find information on the Access Health CT Special Enrollment deadline approaching next week.

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Bridgeport Cooling Centers, Access Health Special Enrollment Deadline, and more

June 12, 2026

I hope this message finds you and your family well, and that you are staying cool during this heatwave. Below, you can find information on available cooling centers around Bridgeport. In this week's email, find information on the Access Health CT Special Enrollment Deadline for Temporary Premium Assistance, learn about a grant opportunity for local food pantries, and more.

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