A notice about two Resource Centers.

Congress ended the replacement SNAP benefit program in December 2024. The best way to protect yourself against EBT theft is to call 1-888-328-2666 to change your PIN number before the start of each month.

Due to renovations the DSS Manchester office will be temporarily closed. A new temporary location opened Monday, Jan. 27 at 146 Hartford Road, Manchester. 

Wait times at the Waterbury Resource Center may be longer than usual due to renovations.

We are still open to serve you. For additional assistance you can also call 1-855-626-6632 or visit connect.ct.gov. We apologize for the inconvenience.

TEFAP

If you are low income and live in Connecticut, TEFAP can help. TEFAP is a federal program that provides you food to supplement your diet at no cost.

How does TEFAP work?

The United States Department of Agriculture buys food in bulk and ships it to CT for distribution. We partner with CT Foodshare to provide healthy food to pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens.

TEFAP offers more than 130 nutritious foods, including:

  • fruits and vegetables,
  • eggs,
  • meat,
  • poultry,
  • fish,
  • nuts,
  • milk and cheese,
  • whole-grain and enriched grain products, including rice, cereal, and pasta.

 

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