FEMA Approves $300 grant for unemployed in Connecticut
August 25, 2020The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved a grant Monday that would allow unemployed workers in Connecticut to collect an additional $300 a week in federal assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Request SNAP Replenishment by September 3
August 11, 2020If you are a SNAP recipient who lost power in the storm and your food has spoiled, you can request replacement benefits. You must act before September 3rd.
Free Meals for Children through Seamless Summer Food Program
August 4, 2020The Connecticut State Department of Education and End Hunger Connecticut are partnering to offer free meals to children throughout the summer.
2020 End of Session Newsletter
August 3, 2020This year we face several crises at once - the emergence of an infectious agent, or pathogen, named COVID-19 that is new, and the exposure of another pathogen - systemic racism - that is not new. Neither is going away soon, but as is often true in public health, the worst effects are preventable with vigilance and leadership.
Daily Shares Updates
July 16, 2020To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email. This is a recap of some of this week’s highlights.
COVID-19 District Newsletter
July 15, 2020COVID-19 has caused great suffering and disrupted jobs, our children’s education and our lives. My condolences to those who have suffered or lost loved ones to this disease.
Summer Food Resource Update
July 14, 2020Here is an updated list for food resources this summer.
Happy 4th of July! News of the Week
July 2, 2020To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops over social media and by email.