Congratulations to our Award Recipients:
• James Coggins Jr. Community Service Award recipient Riley Watson.
• Kathy Ostrowski Memorial Nursing Award recipient Rowena O’Sullivan
• Jane Purtill Fuller for Nursing or Social Services Award recipient Teraziah Teodorczyk
• Forward Focus Scholarship recipient Wren Gomes
•MeghanVoisine “Kindness Matters” Scholarship Erin Hespelt
School Supply Collection Needs Your Donations: We are collecting only NEW items for the “Return-to-School Backpack Program” to assist qualified school-age children in Suffield. Backpacks, one and two inch 3-ring binders, Post-its, calculators, ear buds, page dividers, glue sticks, white out, erasers, colored markers (fine and broad tip), dry-erase markers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, scissors, index cards, and pencil pouches are needed. Please drop off your donations to 450 South Street, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. before August 11.
Volunteer in the SCA Garden: SCA’s garden provides fresh vegetables for the Food Pantry all summer. We have a committed group of core volunteers who would welcome help from a few more gardeners. If you are interested in helping SCA’s amazing garden volunteers, please contact Mary Curtin at maryc@suffieldcommunityaid.org
Summer Camp Subsidies: It’s not too late to plan for the summer months! SCA offers camp subsidies for income eligible families for Suffield youth to attend summer camp of their choosing. The maximum subsidy is 80% of the camp cost, not to exceed $450 per child per summer. Subsidies can be used for any camp that works best for you and your child.
Rental Rebate Program for Elderly & Disabled Residents: The State provides a reimbursement program for renters who are elderly or disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Rebates are based on the percentage of income versus rent and utility expenses. SCA is scheduling appointments now.
Meals-on-Wheels Volunteers Needed: SCA is looking for a few new volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. Both standing routes and substitute routes are available. Please call SCA at 860-668-1986 if you are interested.
Some Ongoing Programs and Updates:
Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry is well stocked and available to Suffield residents. Appointments are required. Please call SCA to learn more.
Meals-on-Wheels: Meals are delivered five days per week by SCA volunteers to Suffield seniors 60+ who are homebound. No financial qualifications in order to participate. Please call SCA for more information.
Parkinson’s Support Group: The group will not meet during the months of July and August. We’ll resume in September.
Free Social Services Consultations: To schedule a time to meet with Lauren Marino, LMSW, please call Suffield Community Aid at (860) 668-1986.
Nutmeg Senior Rides: In conjunction with Nutmeg Senior Rides, Suffield Community Aid has funding to assist financially qualified Suffield residents, age 50 and older, or persons with a disability, get to their desired destination. Call SCA to see if you qualify.
Lunch Subsidies at the Senior Center: SCA continues to offer lunch subsidies to cover the cost of 3 meals per week at the Senior Center for financially eligible residents. Enjoy a home-cooked meal on us! Call SCA to see if you qualify.
SCA had amazing support from volunteers at the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on May 10. We are so grateful to all those that give their time to support the SCA Food Pantry. Picture above from left to right are: Elizabeth Kaplan, SCA Board President and Marla Adelsberger, SCA Board President Emeritus.
Food Support For the Suffield Community
Submitted by Liz McGann
Suffield Community Aid
450 South St – Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Meals on Wheels / Food Pantry
Outdoor 24hr/7day Food Cabinet
suffieldcommunityaid.org (860) 668-1986
MaryC@suffieldcommunityaid.org
Requirements: Suffield Resident, Income documentation
Food Pantry by Appointment
No financial requirements for Meals on Wheels
No requirements for Outdoor Food Cabinet
Foodshare Mobile Food Truck (Suffield Site)
1408 Mountain Rd (W. Suffield Congregational Church)
(860) 668-2271 – Every other Tuesday 1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
CTFoodshare.org for schedule
Requirements: Connecticut Residents Only
Suffield Senior Center
145 Bridge St.
$5 Lunch Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday 12 p.m.
Suffieldct.gov / (860) 668-3862
pleclerc@suffieldct.gov
Requirements: Reservations – (860) 668-8830
First Church of Christ
81 High St. Outdoor 24 hr/7 day Food Cabinet
(860) 668-7223
No Requirements