The following resources are available for those needing assistance during the government shutdown.
General Assistance:
211 CT: Government Shutdown Information and Impact on SNAP Benefits
Energy Assistance:
Eversource and United Illuminating offer payment assistance programs to qualified customers.
Eversource Payment Assistance Programs
United Illuminating Payment Assistance Programs
Food Assistance:
211 CT: Find Food in Your Town
Contact your local town/city to see what programs may be offered.