“Stamp Out Hunger” Mail Carriers Food Drive: WOW—thank you, Suffield! We are so grateful for the donations we received from the May 9 Food Drive. Your generosity helped to stock our Food Pantry shelves and will benefit many residents in need! A huge thank you, too, to our Suffield mail carriers and all of the volunteers who helped make the event such a success.
What SCA is Spotlighting this Month:
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.
Some Ongoing Programs and Updates:
Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry is well-stocked and available to income eligible 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 needed in order to participate. Please call SCA for more information.
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.
Mark Your Calendars:
• Tuesday, June 9: Parkinsons Peer Support Group at Suffield Community Aid from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. with Lauren Marino, LMSW. Please call SCA to reserve your spot. The group will not meet in July & August.
• Thursday, June 18: Lauren Marino, LMSW holds office hours for social services consultations at Kent Memorial Library from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please visit KML’s website to register.
• Tuesday, June 23: Caregivers Support Group for individuals with Alzheimer’s. New location at Suffield Community Aid. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please call to reserve your spot!
For more information, to register for programs, and to see if you qualify for financial assistance, please call Suffield Community Aid at: (860) 668-1986.
Photo by Lauren Marino
Thank you, Suffield Garden Club, for the beautiful flowers for the SCA Meals on Wheels recipients.