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Help with SNAP /EBT Benefits in ConnecticutApplicants and clients have the option of contacting the Department of Social Services online, by phone (1-855-6-CONNECT), or in-person at your local DSS office.
Do You Need Food Now?We encourage DSS clients who have online access to open a client benefits account (MyAccount) at www.connect.ct.gov.
In addition, phone access is available through the DSS Client Information Line and Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT. |
Check out what SNAP4CT has to offer!
SNAP Employment Training with the CT Pathways Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Connecticut may be eligible to participate in SNAP Employment and Training (E&T). Find contact information on this program offered through CT Community Colleges here, or visit the following sites:
- Asnuntuck Community College - Free Career Training
- Capital Community College - Free Career Training
- Gateway Community College - SNAP Employment & Training
- Goodwin College - SNAP Employment & Training
- Manchester Community College - SNAP Employment & Training
- Middlesex Community College - SNAP Employment & Training
- Naugatuck Valley Community College - SNAP Education & Training
- Northwestern Connecticut Community College - Training for SNAP Recipients
- Norwalk Community College - SNAP Employment & Training
- Three Rivers Community College - SNAP Scholarships
- Tunxis Community College - SNAP Employment & Training
Bridgeport DSS OfficeAddress: 925 Housatonic Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606-5700
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Managers: Poonam Sharma and Fred Presnick |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
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Southwest Community Health Center
Address: 1020 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 Phone: (203) 330-6000 Website: www.swchc.org/locations/1020-fairfield-avenue/ |
Optimus Health Care
Address: 982 East Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06608-2409 Phone: (203) 696-3260 Website: www.optimushealthcare.org |
Danbury DSS OfficeAddress - 342 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810-5833
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: CarolSue Shannon |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
Connecticut Institute For Communities (CIFC) of Greater Danbury
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Call for Appointment
SNAP Outreach Specialist: Sara Arroyo Monday-Friday: 7:30-3:30 |
Greater Hartford DSS OfficeAddress - 20 Meadow Road, Windsor, CT 06120-1187
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Managers: Judy Williams and Musa Mohamud |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
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First Choice Health Centers
Address: 94 Connecticut Boulevard East Hartford, CT 06108 Phone: (860) 528-1359 Website: www.ehchc.org |
Community Health Services
Address: 500 Albany Avenue Hartford, CT 06120 Phone: 860-249-9625 ext. 231 Website: connecticut.networkofcare.org |
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Manchester DSS OfficeAddress - 699 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040-3744
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Elizabeth Thomas |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
See the Greater Hartford section for nearby SNAP outreach offices
Middletown DSS OfficeAddress - 2081 South Main Street (Route 17), Suite B, Middletown, CT 06457
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Tyler Nardine |
New Britain DSS OfficeAddress - 30 Christian Lane, New Britain, CT 06051-4121
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Phil Ober |
New Haven DSS OfficeAddress - 50 Humphrey Street, New Haven CT, 06513-2905
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Managers: Lisa Wells and Brian Sexton |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
Fair Haven Community Health Center
Address: 374 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06531
Phone: (203) 777-7411
Website: http://www.fhchc.org/
Address: 374 Grand Avenue New Haven, CT 06531
Phone: (203) 777-7411
Website: http://www.fhchc.org/
Norwich DSS OfficeAddress - 401 West Thames Street, Unit 102, Norwich, CT 06360
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Tyler Nardine & Tonya Beckford |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
United Community and Family Services
Address: 47 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 892-7042
Website: www.ucfs.org/
Address: 47 Town Street Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 892-7042
Website: www.ucfs.org/
Stamford DSS OfficeAddress - 1642 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905-4731
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Rachel Anderson |
Torrington DSS OfficeAddress - 62 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 1, Torrington, CT 06790-9983
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Tricia Morelli |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington
Address: 469 Migeon Street Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: (860) 489-0931
Website: www.chwctorr.org/
Address: 469 Migeon Street Torrington, CT 06790
Phone: (860) 489-0931
Website: www.chwctorr.org/
Waterbury DSS OfficeAddress - 249 Thomaston Ave., Waterbury, CT 06702-1397
DSS Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Managers: Peter Bucknall and Karen Main |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
Staywell Health Center
Address: 80 Phoenix Avenue Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 756-8021
Website: http://staywellhealth.org/
Address: 80 Phoenix Avenue Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: (203) 756-8021
Website: http://staywellhealth.org/
Willimantic DSS OfficeAddress - 1320 Main Street (Tyler Square), Willimantic, CT 06226
DSS Office hours: Weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Social Services Operations Manager: Tonya Cook-Beckford |
SNAP Outreach Offices- where you can get more information and see if you're eligible for SNAP
Generations Family Health Center
Address: 40 Mansfield Avenue Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone: (860) 450-7471
Website: www.genhealth.org/
Address: 40 Mansfield Avenue Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone: (860) 450-7471
Website: www.genhealth.org/
Do You Need Food Assistance Now?
Call 2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 for 24-hour help, 7 days a week. They can help answer questions about your SNAP benefits, finding resources like food, childcare, transportation and more. If the 2-1-1 number does not work, please dial 1-800-203-1234. For more information visit www.211ct.org.
Connecticut Food Banks & Food Pantries
For additional information about food resources in CT, check out End Hunger CT, FoodShare or Connecticut Food Bank, or visit the USDA's Food Assistance Page for even more national resources.
