CURRENT NEWS

Rep. Dillon: Happy Weekend Update

July 26, 2024

At the same time we process the effects of the historic events of recent months, our community continues the work of increased access to nourishing food while improving our neighborhoods.

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Rep. Dillon: Where to Go During Summer EBT Delay

June 26, 2024

As you may have heard, the new Summer EBT (S-EBT) benefits, which were anticipated to be deposited this week, have been delayed until early August. Although existing benefits won't be affected, this unexpected delay could potentially make it difficult for families around the state. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven maintains a list of locations that provide food resources for members of the community- click here to access and bookmark it.

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Rep. Dillon: Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Starting Tuesday

June 17, 2024

Cooling centers, pools, and splash parks will be open as we approach the start of our first extreme hot weather protocol. It will be a brutally hot and humid stretch of weather from Tuesday through the rest of the week, and we all want to ensure that our most vulnerable are protected. The protocol begins Tuesday at 12 P.M. will remain in effect through Sunday at 12 P.M.

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Rep. Dillon: Child & Family Nutrition Bill Clears House Unanimiously

June 3, 2024

I'm committed to the health and well-being of our community’s families and children by joining my colleagues in the House of Representatives to unanimously pass HB 5003, a bill that I was proud to cosponsor. This comprehensive legislation ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits, such as WIC, are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence. This bill aims to reduce barriers to participation in WIC.

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Rep. Dillon: Increased Funds And Early Start Of Farmers' Market Nutrition Program On June 1

June 1, 2024

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) will begin today, June 1, a month earlier than usual, and will run through November 30, 2024. Eligible participants can visit certified farmers’ markets and farm stands to redeem benefits for local CT Grown farm products including fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and eggs (state funds only). Seniors may also purchase honey with their funds.

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