Photo by Ed Kozlosli
Proceeds of an October 7 food drive benefitted the EAA, filling the EAA food bank shelves and providing over $500 in cash donations. Shown next to the Highland Park door are, from the left: Marty Sandshaw, Ron Corriveau, Peter Frizzell and Matt Kozoski.
People Food and Pet Food Drive at Polls to benefit the EAA Food Pantry
Emergency Aid Association volunteers will hold a benefit food and pet food drive at the election polls (Suffield Middle School) on Tuesday, November 7 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. We are especially in need of pet food, personal care and cleaning items. Cash and grocery store gift cards are also welcome donations. Check out the EAA’s website at www.suffieldeaa.org for specific items that are currently needed.
Photo by Amy Reay
Service Dog Delancy helps to promote the food drive, coming to the polls on November 7.
Are You a Family in Need of Extra Help this Holiday Season?
Residents with minor children wishing to receive help for the holidays are encouraged to call the EAA to see if they qualify.
Please Support the EAA’s Annual Appeal Campaign for Suffield Residents in Need of a Little Extra Help!
Within the next few weeks, you will receive the Emergency Aid Association’s annual appeal letter. Your help does make a difference –right here in Suffield. The EAA has been right here, since 1903, to provide supportive health and social services for Suffield families and individuals in their time of need. We can’t accomplish our goals without you! For more information, please call the EAA or go to our website: www.suffieldeaa.org.
Do You Want to Know More About Your Medicare “CHOICES”?
CHOICES is the Connecticut program that provides counseling and information for seniors on such topics as Medicare, Medicaid & Medicare Supplement Insurance. The EAA is scheduling appointments with a certified CHOICES counselor on November 16 starting at 10 a.m.
Stay Warm This Winter! We Are Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program:
These government programs are designed to help offset the winter heating costs for financially eligible households so that their health is not jeopardized by the inability to afford critical heat. Please contact the EAA to schedule an appointment. More information on eligibility is available at www.ct.gov/staywarm.
Some Ongoing Programs and Updates:
Check Out Your Blood Pressure:
The EAA sponsors free blood pressure clinics for residents of all ages at the Suffield Senior Center on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon. No appointments needed.
Are You a Low or Moderate Income Homeowner in Need of Critical Home Repairs?
You may be eligible for a deferred payment loan with no interest through the Ellington Regional Housing Rehab Program for Suffield homeowners. The loan can be used for roofing, septic, well, plumbing, heating, electrical, handicap accessibility, asbestos/lead abatement, carpentry and other repair work on single and multi-family units up to 4 units. Call the EAA or the Ellington Community Development Office directly at 860-870-3132 on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information.
Walkers, Wheelchairs, Commodes, Tub Seats and More!
The EAA loans these gently-used medical items to residents free of charge. Call to find out if what you need is in our inventory. 860-668-1986.