Back-To-School Help Available For Qualifying Simsbury Families

SIMSBURY, CT — The town's social services department has back-to-school supplies available for qualifying Southington residents.

Simsbury Community & Social Service's "Back to School Program" will take place on Monday, Aug. 11, and Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St.

There, families facing economic hardship will be able to pick up free school supplies for the first day of school later this month.

The event will take place in the Eno Memorial Hall south conference room from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Eligible families must provide:

• Proof of enrollment in a state or federal social services program.

• School enrollment verification.

• Proof of residency.

For more information, contact Rachael Loveland of the Simsbury Community & Social Services Department at 860-658-3283 or RLoveland@Simsbury-CT.gov.