Eleni Kavros DeGraw

I hope you enjoyed our little taste of winter yesterday as much as I did. It felt like just enough to get us in the holiday season spirit.

Maybe you’re driving to your in-laws or maybe you’re fighting the crowds at a local grocery store. I hope wherever you are and whomever you’re celebrating with, that you have moments of real joy and thanksgiving ahead of the hustle and bustle of the rest of the holiday season.

After a busy week last week with a special session, this week is a bit quieter on the immediate front, but heating up on getting ready for the session that will begin in February.

Yesterday, the House was in session, and we passed four critical bills. While you’ll see details on those bills in the e-news today, I want to draw attention to two I’ve been involved with most directly.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

Monday, I had the opportunity to spend time at the Avon Senior Center as the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Connecticut Aging and Disability Services Bureau of Aging to not only recognize National Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month, but also to announce their new Caregiver Guide.

I wanted to share an extra e-news this week with all that is going on here, and as a result of Hurricane Melissa.

You may notice that this week's newsletter is very heavy on pantry and SNAP information.