Bridgeport

Leaders Unite in Fairfield to ‘Feed Hope’ Amid SNAP Shutdown Crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfTahzwSsg FAIRFIELD — With federal SNAP benefits halted due to the government shutdown, a bipartisan group of state and community leaders gathered in front of the Sacred Heart University Community Theater at 1420 Post Road to call attention to the growing food insecurity crisis across Connecticut. State Senator Tony Hwang opened the event, noting that nearly 363,000 Connecticut residents rely on SNAP benefits. “This is a moment for all of us to unite—to put politics aside nationally, statewide, and locally—and focus on the people in need,” he said. “Seventy-five percent of those on SNAP are children or the elderly. By the end of the month, they run out of food resources, and this November, because of the shutdown, nothing is…

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Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive: NaturalAnnie Essentials Candle Bar Named Bridgeport Drop-Off Site for Jamaica Donations

NaturalAnnie essentials Candle Bar is working with the Jamaican American Connection Inc. (JAC)& American Friends of Jamaica to serve as a drop off location to collect donations for families in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Check the second slide to see all the non-monetary donations needed. Every contribution makes a difference!  DROP OFF HOURS: Friday: 5 PM - 7:30 PM Saturday: 12 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday: 1 PM - 3 PM  LOCATION: NATURALANNIE ESSENTIALS CANDLE BAR 1313 Connecticut Ave, Studio 1-1, Bridgeport CT PHONE: 203.549.1109

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