Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week, Sales Tax Elimination of School Supplies, Energize CT Resources, and more
August 14, 2026I hope this message finds you and your family enjoying summer, as it is almost time to start heading back to school! In this week's email, you can find information for families going back-to-school shopping, including Connecticut's annual Sales Tax Free Week, the new sales tax elimination of school supplies, the City of Bridgeport's Backpack Giveaway, and more.
August Primary Election Information, One-Time Grocery Benefit for SNAP Recipients, and more
August 7, 2026I hope this message finds you and your family doing well! In this week's email, you can find information on the upcoming August 11th primary, learn about a new one-time benefit for SNAP recipients, and find other state and local resources.
Connecticut Farmers Market Week, August Primary Information, and more
July 31, 2026I hope you and your family are enjoying the Summer! In this week's email, you can learn about Connecticut Farmers' Market Week, find information on the upcoming August primary, and other state and local resources.
Free Summer Meals for Children Under 18, New Paraeducator Preparation Academy, and more
July 24, 2026I hope this message finds you and your family well! In this week's email, you can learn about free summer meals for children 18 and under in Bridgeport, read about the new Connecticut Paraeducator Academy, and find other state and local resources.
Free Summer Meals for Children Under 18, Cyclosporiasis outbreak, and more
July 17, 2026I 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.
Extreme Hot Weather Protocol and Bridgeport Cooling Centers
July 2, 2026The 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.
New Laws July 1st, Summer EBT for 350,000 Children, and more
June 26, 2026I 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.
Juneteenth, Access Health Special Enrollment Deadline, and more
June 18, 2026I hope this message finds you and your family well! B In this week's email, find information on the Access Health CT Special Enrollment Deadline for Temporary Premium Assistance, learn about changes to SNAP and HUSKY, and more.





