There are many resources available throughout the state of Connecticut for all of us dealing with Covid-19/Coronavirus. Following are a few related to accessing healthy foods and support.

SNAP / EBT BENEFITS

• SNAP / EBT BENEFITS in CT - find updates on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from CT.gov.
  
• Our CT SNAP Help page can also assist you in finding CT DSS contact information and more.

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STATEWIDE 

• CT Summer Meals - a map to locate meal sites in CT that provide free healthy breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks to children 18-years of age and younger from End Hunger Connecticut!
  
• Coronavirus, Food, and Connecticut - a detailed list of websites and resources from the Connecticut Food System Alliance.
• Resources from The Village - find help on everything from parenting and fitness, to coping and working from home. 

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HARTFORD COUNTY

• Mobile FoodShare - learn the mobile food pantry schedule providing emergency food in Northern Connecticut (Hartford & Tolland Counties).
• Hartford Public Schools Student Meals - get updates on how meals are being offered to children in Hartford.
• Food in Hartford During Pandemic [PDF] - a guide from the Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy.
  

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NEW HAVEN, FAIRFIELD, SOUTHERN CT

• Connecticut Food Bank Mobile Pantry - find the food pantry schedule with locations across Connecticut (New Haven, Fairfield, Litchfield, New London, Middlesex, and Windham Counties).
  
• Food & Resources in New Haven - food resources information from the City of New Haven.
• New Haven Food Resources Map - an interactive map of places to access food in New Haven.
• New Haven County Resource for Coronavirus (Covid-19) - a list from the GNH Community which is updated regularly.

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NEW LONDON COUNTY

• New London County Emergency Food Programs [PDF file] - a web page and printable list from United Way of Southeastern CT.

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NATIONAL RESOURCES

• USDA – Food and Nutrition Service Covid-19 - information on how the USDA is responding to Covid-19.
  
• Consumer Reports Covid-19 - find a wide range of questions and answers, along with meal ideas.
  

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NUTRITION / MEAL IDEAS

Following are some of our favorite SNAP4CT pages that you may find helpful during this challenging time:

• Meatless Meals 
• Kid Friendly Recipes
• Quick and Easy Recipes
• Budget Pantry
• Pantry Stocking Like a Pro
• Guide to Preventing Food Waste
• Wait Don’t Throw That Out!
• 14 Tips for Using Canned & Frozen Fruits
• Vegetables the Easy Way
• 10 Meals to Make with a Bag of Frozen Vegetables
• Make Cooking Easier
• 5 Long Lasting Fruits & Vegetables

 
Below are additional nutrition and grocery shopping resources:

• Food Planning During the Coronavirus - resources from ChooseMyPlate.gov.  
• Getting Groceries During Quarantine - tips from EatRight.org.
• Long Lasting Produce Guide - a detailed online guide from BudgetBytes.com.
• Pantry Staples List - a helpful list of pantry staples from BudgetBytes.com.

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Page updated and links active as of 8/3/20.