Help with SNAP /EBT Benefits in Connecticut

Applicants 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. 
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​We encourage DSS clients who have online access to open a client benefits account (MyAccount) at www.connect.ct.gov.
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In addition, phone access is available through the DSS Client Information Line and Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT.

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SNAP Employment Training with the CT Pathways Program

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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
Enfield
Career Training
860-253-3082
Capital Community College
Hartford
Career Training
860-906-5029
Community Culinary School of Northwestern CT
New Milford
Career Training
203-512-5791
CT Center for Arts & Technology
New Haven
Career Training
203-823-9823
Gateway Community College
New Haven
SNAP Employment & Training
203-285-2300
Goodwin University
East Hartford
SNAP Employment & Training
860-727-6936
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport
SNAP Employment & Training
203-332-5057
Manchester Community College
Manchester
SNAP Employment & Training
860-512-2827
Middlesex Community College
Middletown
SNAP Employment & Training
860-343-5716
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury/Danbury
SNAP Education & Training
203-575-8166
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Winsted
Training for SNAP Recipients
860-738-6419
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk
SNAP Employment & Training
203-857-7059 
Opportunities Industrialization Center
New London
Career Training
860-447-1731
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson
SNAP Employment & Training
860-932-4005
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich
SNAP Scholarships
860-215-9028
Tunxis Community College
Farmington
SNAP Employment & Training
860-773-1454
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Bridgeport DSS Office

Address: 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

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
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Danbury DSS Office

Address - 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
Call for Appointment 
SNAP Outreach Specialist: Sara Arroyo
Monday-Friday: 7:30-3:30 
Address: 80 Main Street Danbury, CT, 06810
Phone: (203) 743-0100 x254
Website: www.ctinstitute.org
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Greater Hartford DSS Office

Address - 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

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 Office

Address - 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
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Middletown DSS Office

Address - 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 
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New Britain DSS Office

Address - 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
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New Haven DSS Office

Address - 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/
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Norwich DSS Office

Address - 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/
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Stamford DSS Office

Address - 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
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Torrington DSS Office

Address - 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/
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Waterbury DSS Office

​Address - 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/
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Willimantic DSS Office

Address - 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/

Do You Need Food Assistance Now?

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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. For even more national resources, visit the  USDA's Food Assistance Page or call the USDA National Hunger hotline at 1-866-348-6479.
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