As we approach one month of the Federal Government shutdown, I want to remind you all that my office is here to help you navigate and get connected with available resources. Further down in this email, you can find information on the current status of SNAP benefits and what services are available from state and local organizations.
Early voting for the 2025 municipal election is currently underway, and Election Day is next Tuesday, November 4th. Below, you can find information on how you can make sure your voice in heard is this election.
As always, if my office can be of any assistance to you and your family, please reach out at any time at (860) 240-8585 or email me at Hubert.Delany@cga.ct.gov.
Early Voting in Stamford
With municipal elections coming up on Tuesday, November 4th, early voting is currently happening across the state.
Early voting for the November 2025 Municipal Election will run through this Sunday, November 2nd. Early voting will take place at the Stamford Government Center, located at 888 Washington Blvd on the 4th Floor. The polling site will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28th, and Thursday, October 30th. Same-Day Registration (SDR) is also available during the early voting period and on Election Day.
Check out the 2025 Connecticut Voting Guide below.
SNAP Benefits Update
Governor Ned Lamont has announced $3 million in emergency state funding for Connecticut Foodshare, the state’s largest food bank, to assist residents expected to lose access to federal food assistance due to the shutdown of the federal government.
The Trump administration, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has stated it will not use its $6 billion contingency fund to continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the shutdown, nor will it reimburse states that attempt to cover the cost. As a result:
No new SNAP benefits will be distributed after November 1st.
If you have a balance from previous months, it is expected that those carryover benefits already on EBT cards will remain accessible after November 1st.
DSS is still accepting and processing SNAP applications. If someone is approved for benefits for October, those benefits will appear on their card when the federal government reopens.
This cut in federal aid will affect an estimated 42 million low-income Americans, including about 360,000 Connecticut residents, many of whom are children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
While the $3 million in state aid will not replace the full scope of lost federal benefits, it reflects Connecticut’s commitment to supporting residents facing food insecurity during the shutdown. The Department of Social Services (DSS) and other state agencies are continuing to monitor the situation and consider additional measures to assist affected households.
United Way of Connecticut’s 211 has published a new resource to help provide up-to-date information on how the shutdown is impacting different programs, including SNAP Benefits and Access Health CT. Click here to learn more.
Finally, the Connecticut Department of Social Services has also created an FAQ about SNAP and the impact of the federal government shutdown. Click here to learn more.
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the federal government's shutdown - I hope these resources will help and provide guidance to those who need it. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to my office.
If you have any issues, concerns, or feedback, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to email me directly or contact my office at (860) 240-8585.
