Thank you for all food and cash donations to the Food Pantry: The pause to the SNAP program put many households in a precarious position. Thanks to the outpouring of donations from the Suffield community, Suffield Community Aid (SCA) was able to meet the growing need and offer those affected extra resources and support. If you or someone you know in Suffield needs help around food insecurity, please call SCA at (860)668-1986.
SCA’s Annual Appeal is Out: You should have received a mailed Annual Appeal letter from SCA within the past few weeks. Suffield Community Aid needs your help in promoting our mission on behalf of families – right here in Suffield – requiring support in their time of need. Read more about what we do and the impact your past donations have made by going to www.suffieldcommunityaid.org. You can donate through our webpage, too!
Some Ongoing Program Updates:
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7– Thinking about changing plans? Are you confused about your Medicare options? Perhaps you are turning 65 soon… Meet with a trained CHOICES Medicare counselor to explore what’s best for you. Volunteers provide unbiased telephone assistance. Call 860-668-1986 to schedule a consultation.
SCA Seeks Residents for Priority Emergency Response List: We are updating our list of residents who would benefit from a check-up call during a town or state-wide emergency. Residents who use oxygen, or need electricity for medical equipment, are strongly encouraged to call. Names, addresses, medical information, and family contact information will be included for confidential use in the event of an emergency as declared by the First Selectman. If you or someone you know would like to be included on this list, please contact SCA at 860-668-1986.
SCA’s Fundraiser at the Polls was a Great Success- Thank you Suffield! There was such a terrific turnout at the polls for Election Day, and thanks to the generosity of our community, over $1,000 was raised to help support our Food Pantry. A huge thank you as well to SHS’ Interact Club, Amy Rea and Christo Nikolis, who helped with SCA’s table to collect non-perishables and monetary donations. Thank you to all!
Stay Warm This Winter! – We Are Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program: These government programs help offset winter heating costs for financially eligible households so that their health is not jeopardized by their inability to afford critical heat. Please contact SCA to apply at 860-668-1986. More information on eligibility is available at www.ct.gov/staywarm .
Interact Club Members who helped staff the table collecting donations for the Food Pantry on Election Day. (Pictured L to R) Beatrice Williams, Taylor Abbiatti, Dallas Janick, and Rachael Logie
Food Support For the Suffield Community
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