How this list works: Heritage for the Blind maintains a verified database of federal and state assistance programs. We last verified the links on this page within the past 30 days. Each card below links directly to the program's official page where you can review eligibility and apply.
Connecticut School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Connecticut Department of Human Services
The Connecticut School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts to eligible children each school day. This federally assisted meal program, operated under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Connecticut Department of Education, is available to eligible Connecticut residents. The program specifically opera
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Connecticut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Connecticut Department of Human Services
The Connecticut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly food benefits to eligible low-income Connecticut residents. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate Connecticut residency by providing documents such as a rent receipt, lease, utility bill, deed, or mortgage statement. Applicants must also provide proof of identity and their Social Security Number
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Connecticut Emergency Food Assistance
Connecticut Department of Human Services
This program outlines eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Connecticut, which provides financial assistance to buy food. The webpage does not describe a distinct "Connecticut Emergency Food Assistance" program, but rather specific conditions for *emergency processing* of SNAP applications. General income limits for SNAP are not explicitly deta
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Connecticut Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Connecticut Department of Human Services
The Connecticut Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program offers nutrition assistance, healthcare referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and supplemental foods to eligible residents. Eligibility is primarily for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children residing in Connecticut. While the program description notes that detailed eligi
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Disaster Relief Services
Catholic Charities Connecticut
Following the disaster of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, Catholic Charities was among the local nonprofit agencies that organized to assist thousands of families from Puerto Rico who chose Connecticut to be one of their places of refuge. Employees across our agency offered support and necessary social services, including food, clothing, employment search assistance, transpo
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Connecticut WIC
CT Department of Public Health
Nutrition assistance for CT pregnant/postpartum women, infants, and children under 5.
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Connecticut SNAP
CT Department of Social Services
Monthly food benefits for eligible low-income Connecticut households.
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
This program provides food and nutrition help at no cost. If you meet the program guidelines, you can pick up the food from your local food pantries or soup kitchens. You can get help from this program if you need emergency food assistance and have limited income.
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Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - Connecticut
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) can provide you with certain foods at no cost. You may be able to get help from this program if you are 60 years of age or older, meet the program guidelines, and live in a county or community that offers CSFP.
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