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July 2021

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Free Summer Meals For Kids 18 and Under Across Connecticut   The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, is a federally funded, state-administered program that provides free, nutritious meals to kids during summer break. Summer Meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and are composed of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat or another protein. Summer Meals are offered at over 400 sites around the state from June to late August, serving combinations of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Meals are free to any child age 18-and-under. Text CTMeals to 877877 or use the meal site map to find information about meal sites near you: www.CTSummerMeals.org.

DPH Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics The Connecticut Department of Public Health is working hard to get Connecticut vaccinated! In partnership with local providers, the DPH Mobile Vaccination Team is hosting free, walk-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in communities across Connecticut. The highly visible yellow Vaccination Vans, provided by the DPH and run by Griffin Health, can administer 100-125 shots per day in a six-hour window of time. The shots are available to all local residents, no appointment required. It is not necessary to have health insurance or a state-issued ID: all residents are welcome and no one will be turned away for lack of insurance or ID. Click HERE to view the mobile vaccine clinic schedule, updated daily! Interested in hosting a mobile vaccine clinic? Click HERE to learn more.

Operation Fuel Operation Fuel is a private charitable program that may be able to provide cash assistance for utility expenses for households in Connecticut with incomes at or below 75% of the State Median Income guidelines who are in crisis. Operation Fuel partners with local government and community-based organizations throughout Connecticut to ensure that families in need have access to year-round energy assistance. Operation Fuel intake sites are currently accepting applications for gas and electric utilities assistance. In order to apply for Operation Fuel assistance, you must submit an application to your local fuel bank. To find the fuel bank that serves your town click HERE or dial 211 to speak with a Contact Specialist. For more information on Operation Fuel, visit www.operationfuel.org

Stay Cool While Conserving Energy Staying cool during the hot summer months often requires an increased reliance on fans and air conditioning. Energize CT offers a quick list of tips on how to conserve energy and keep energy bills down while staying cool this summer. You can reduce your energy use and save money, starting with no-cost and low-cost suggestions such as: On cool nights, try opening your windows rather than running your air conditioning unit. Use ceiling or portable fans in place of room air conditioners. When possible, locate your air conditioner in the shade. Direct sunlight on a window air-conditioning unit increases its workload. Consider installing an appliance timer to minimize running your air conditioner when you are not home. Visit EnergizeCT.com for a complete list of money and energy saving tips.

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