Resources and Assistance in Meriden, CT for Heating, Food, and Budgeting Support
Located at 55 West Main St, 3rd Floor in Meriden, CT, this initiative offers various services during challenging times. They provide assistance with heating options, energy programs, food pantry access, budgeting with Eversource, SNAP applications, and employment resources. Additionally, they conduct events like the Connecticut Food Bank and school farmers market to support the community. Eligibility requirements for programs like energy assistance and SNAP are also detailed.
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We are located at 55 West Main St, 3rdFloor, Meriden, CT 06450. Call (203) 639-5060, Ext 410 Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, and Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm How Can We Help You During this Challenging Time? Do you heat with Oil, Gas, Electric Propane, Kerosene, Wood Pellets? OR Is your Heat is Included? The Energy Assistance Program is now open and taking applications by phone, walk ins. Call 203-235-0278 to complete the application by phone. Do you need food from the Food Pantry? Hours operation are now from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, (Bring your own bags). Do you need assistance getting on a budget with Eversource? We can review your available options with you by telephone. Are you having trouble making your food stretch throughout the month? We can help you complete a SNAP application and get your required documents to DSS for review, Or you can call the CT Department of Social Services directly at 860-704-3100. Do you need help finding employment, training programs, housing or other resources? Meet with a Family Development Specialist who can assist you with managing your budget, setting goals and taking the steps to achieve them Equal Opportunity Employer 10132020
Connecticut Food Bank The event will take place on the fourth Tuesday of the month. School Farmer s Market Location: Parking Lot on the Corner of Miller & Center St, next to the Meriden Health Department. Date: January, 28th February, 25th March, 24th April, 28th May, 26th June, 23rd Please bring your own reusable grocery bags. Time: 4:00-5:00Pm
NEED HELP WITH HEAT? What do you need to apply? Name, date of birth, social security # and all sources of income for ALL household members. If you are paid weekly bring your last 4 paystubs, if you are paid bi weekly bring your last 2 paystubs. Current Electric Bill (even if you heat with a different source) Current Gas Bill (if you heat with Gas) All Renters MUST bring a copy of Lease or Landlords name, address and phone number. Previous months bank statement for ALL accounts for ALL household members. This includes pre paid cards used for any Income that goes Direct Deposit. IF heat is included you MUST bring your lease showing heat is included. Must be a resident of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington or Berlin Call 211 for other towns & locations. Number of Persons in Household Income Guidelines 1 $36,171.00 2 $47,300.00 3 $58,430.00 4 $69,559.00 We are now located at 55 West Main St, 3rdFloor, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 639-5060 Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday 8:30a-6pm; Thursday 8:30a-7pm Walk-Ins Welcome! $80,688.00 5 6 $91,818.00 We are also now taking applications on Wednesday by appointment only at the Meriden Health Department located at 165 Miller St, Meriden, CT 06450. Call 203-630-4003. 7 Ask for Guidelines
SNAP formally known as Food Stamps Table 1: SNAP Income Eligibility Limits October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 1 in 8 people struggle with hunger. 1 in 6 children struggles with hunger. Data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap 2016 study. Gross monthly income (130 percent of poverty) Net monthly income (100 percent of poverty) Household Size We are now located at 55 West Main St, 3rdFloor, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 639-5060 Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed & Friday 8:30a-6pm; Thursday 8:30a-7pm Walk-Ins Welcome! 1 $1,354 $ 1,041 2 $1,832 $1,410 We are also now taking applications on Wednesday by appointment only at the Meriden Health Department located at 165 Miller St, Meriden, CT 06450. Call 203-630-4003. 3 $2,311 $1,778 4 $2,790 $2,146 5 $3,269 $2,515 6 $3,748 $2,883 7 $4,227 $3,251 8 $4,705 $3,620 Each additional member +$479 +$369
