Politics & Government

Weston SNAP Benefits & How To Help

What You Need to Know to navigate a suspension of SNAP benefits in Weston

10/30/2025 12:29 PM

What You Need to Know

Find out what's happening in Weston-Redding-Eastonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards WILL remain available through November.
  • If the shutdown continues, November benefits will not be issued.
  • The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will share updates as available at www.ct.gov/dss or follow CTDSS on Facebook and X.
  • Local Food Resources:

    The Weston Food Pantry
    Please contact the Weston Human Services Department to be provided with access to the pantry.
    203-222-2585
    mdivito@westonct.gov

    Find out what's happening in Weston-Redding-Eastonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

    Weston Senior Activities Center
    9 School Rd, Weston, CT 06883
    Lunches for individuals ages 55 and over are served every Wednesday. Please call 203-222-2609 at least 48 hours in advance to sign up. The cost is $5. Please contact Weston Human Services if the cost is a hardship for you.

    Weston Meals on Wheels
    Please call Rashida Miller, MSW for more information. 203-222-2556 or rmiller@westonct.gov

    Weston Public Schools Free & Reduced Lunch
    Applications can be found at: https://www.westonps.org/361717_2 or by contacting Andrew Galli at 203-221-6559 or andrewgalli@westonps.org

    Regional Food Resources

    Homes with Hope – Gillespie Center
    45 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT 203-226-1661 www.hwhct.org
    Community Kitchen: Lunch (12pm) & Dinner (5pm) daily & Food Pantry: Mon, Tues, Fri 1:30–4pm; Thurs 1:30–6pm

    Person-to-Person https://p2phelps.org/what-we-do/#food-assistance

    Connecticut Foodshare www.ctfoodshare.org

    Need help right now?
    www.211ct.org or call 2-1-1 for 24/7 for food, housing, and social service support statewide

    We’re Here for You
    If you are in need of support or have questions, please contact:

    Weston Human Services - 203-222-2556 - alisbon@westonct.gov

    If you are in a position to give, your support can make a direct and meaningful impact on members of our community who may be struggling due to the federal government shutdown. Every donation, large or small, helps provide food security, stability, and hope for Weston residents in need.

    The Weston Food Pantry
    Monetary donations may be made via Venmo @Westonfoodpantry
    Unexpired food donations may be dropped off at Camelot Realty, Weston Senior Center & Emmanuel Church

    The Weston Social Services Fund
    Check donations (payable to Weston Social Services Fund) may be mailed to Town of Weston, Attn.: Human Services Dept., PO Box 1007, Weston, CT 06883 or dropped off at The Town Hall Annex, 24 School Rd.

    Town of Weston

    Human Services Department

    Director: Allison Lisbon, LCSW 203-222-2663 alisbon@westonct.gov

    Social Workers:

    Rashida Miller, MSW 203-222-2556 rmiller@westonct.gov

    Melissa DiVito, LCSW 203-222-2585 mdivito@westonct.gov

    Weston Senior Activities Center

    203-222-2609 jbraden@westonct.gov


    This press release was produced by the Town of Weston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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