The best way we can help our neighbors is by supporting the organizations that support them during (and beyond) the state-mandated shutdown.
Please consider donating to some of the organizations highlighted on this site.
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Utilities & Internet
- Utilities Information
Connecticut officials have banned utilities from shutting off services to customers amid concerns about coronavirus. The utilities order applies to all electric, natural gas and water companies in the state. The Public Utility Regulatory Authority said it will be in effect during the public health and civil preparedness emergencies declared by Gov. Ned Lamont.
- Utility Moratorium
The State's Attorney General has announced a moratorium on untility shutoffs until further notice.
- United Illuminating - Pandemic Update
Service updates from United Illuminating
- Comcast- Reduced Price and Free Internet
On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising the speed of that program’s service to 25/3 Mbps, Comcast announced additional steps to help ensure people stay connected to the Internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to the Coronavirus.
- Spectrum Internet (Free for households with K-college students)
Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps.
- Connecticut Natural Gas- Pandemic Update
Service Updates from Connecticut Natural Gas
- Which Internet Providers are Lifting Data Caps During the Coronavirus and Which Aren't | PCWorld
Online article
Meals & Soup Kitchens
- St. Ann's Soup Kitchen
A soup kitchen serving lunches Mon through Fri.
- Sunrise Cafe
A cafe serving free breakfast Mon through Friday.
- Community Soup Kitchen
A soup kitchen providing hot lunches on Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri and breakfast on Sat.
- New Haven Public School Food Service Department
The City of New Haven is providing free breakfast and lunches for children regardless of whether they previously qualified for free or reduced lunch. The service is provided between 9 am and noon.
- Sopa New Haven- Soup Donations
Sopa New Haven is giving up to 5 quarts of soup to families who are food insecure. You can also donate soup.
- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen
A soup kitchen providing grab-and-go dinners every night of the week (except maybe Fri and Sat while Yale is out).
Financial Stability
- CT State Department of Revenue Services (Tax Return Help)
Individuals in the process of preparing their Connecticut income tax returns (Form CT-1040 – due April 15) should be advised that DRS will adjust due dates for filing and payment of state income taxes to align with any specific, actionable announcement from the Internal Revenue Service regarding due dates for the filing and payment of federal income taxes.
- Unemployement Benefits FAQ
A FAQ from the state for common questions related to filling for unemployment benefits. It's important to file as soon as possible to ensure speedier processing.
- MyFreeTaxes
Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)
- CT Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
A hotline and list of resources available to those who are facing home forclosures due to financial hardship.
- Filing for Unemployment
If you become unemployed due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you can file for unemployment benefits.
- IRS Free File
Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)
- "Virtual VITA" Appointment
Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)
Food Banks & Pantries
- Haven's Harvest
Haven's Harvest offers reliable surplus food pick-up and deliver, connecting businesses with community sites through the transfer of high quality excess food.
- Connecticut Food Bank
A food bank operating across six counties in CT. They have several warehouses and distribution sites across the state.
- Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes offers a gathering place for our neighbors where they can find food, clothing, and community. On Saturday mornings we have anywhere between 250 and 350 of neighbors visit us.
- West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce (WHEAT)
Provides a food pantry. Serves Resident of West Haven. Documentation Required: Valid photo I.D. and Proof of residency (Two pieces of mail proving residency not more than two months old)
- FISH of Greater New Haven
FISH delivers free food and household supplies to homebound residents (elderly, diabetic, etc.) of New Haven.