Mail Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive
On Saturday, May 9th, your mail carrier will pick up donations left by your mailbox, during their regular route. All donations will benefit SCA’s Food Pantry. We are most in need of paper goods, hygiene products, and snack items. Please consider donating and contact SCA if you would like to volunteer!
Featured Programs:
Renter’s 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. SCA is now taking applications!
Does Your Child Want to Attend Camp but Costs are TOO High? Summer is right around the corner! SCA has funding available to subsidize camp costs for eligible Suffield youth who wish to attend Suffield Parks & Rec. and other camp programs.
Senior Farmers Market– Program enrollment for free Farmer’s Market cards began May 1, 2026. Participants must be age 60+ and meet income requirements.
SCA Food Pantry is Well Stocked to Help with Your Food, Pet Food & Personal Care Needs: If you are struggling to afford food, pet food or personal care items, SCA can help. Thanks to the generosity of the Suffield community, our shelves are well stocked. Call for confidential and discreet help.
Medical Equipment Loans- Free for Suffield Residents: SCA maintains an inventory of durable medical items for free loan to Suffield residents. Items available for loan include: Canes, Walkers, Bath seats, Commodes, Crutches, Wheelchairs, and Transport chairs. The wheelchairs and transport chairs are loaned on a limited time basis. Other items are available for long-term use. To borrow, residents are welcome to stop in during normal SCA business hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ask the Social Worker at the Library– Social Services Consultations at KML with Lauren Marino, LMSW on May 21 from 11-12:30. Register on KML’s website through the library calendar. If that day is not possible feel free to call SCA to schedule an alternate time.
Meals on Wheels
SCA is actively enrolling new participants in Meals on Wheels. Recipients must be at least 60 years of age and be considered homebound to qualify. SCA volunteers deliver meals that are prepared off-site by the Community Renewal Team (CRT) in Hartford. Participation is free although donations for the meals can be made to CRT.
Important May Dates:
• May 13 & May 27: SCA sponsors blood pressure screenings at the Senior Center from 11am – 12pm.
• May 12: Parkinsons Peer Support Group from 11-12 at SCA. Call SCA to register.
• May 26: Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group and Memory Café from 11-12 at SCA. Call SCA to register.
Photo provided by SCA
Thank you to Stephanie Salerno Team for going door to door and again gathering four full cars of groceries, personal care items and cleaning supplies for our Spring Basket distribution. This was their fourth year doing this for the Spring Basket program! From left to right: Stephanie Salerno, Mary Curtin from SCA, Alyssa Salerno, Emma MacDougall and Kevin Hull from Stephanie Salerno Team