Here are some resources to help prepare for a cold Connecticut winter:

Food Assistance Resources:

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) | MyPlaceCT

Households in need of emergency food can receive support through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This program that provides specific grocery products to eligible families in need of short-term hunger relief. Food may be distributed through local providers such as emergency food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens and shelters.

Food Assistance - SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps eligible individuals and families afford the cost of food at supermarkets, grocery stores and farmers’ markets...

Heating/Energy Assistance Resources:

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - Heating Help in CT

If you are finding it difficult to afford your winter heating bills, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) may be able to help.

CT Winter Protection Moratorium | Heat

Learn how to prevent heating shutoffs during Connecticut's Winter Moratorium between November 1, 2024 to May 1, 2025.