Resources Page
Food & meals
if the services below are unable to meet your needs, contact Capt. Proulx
State of CT SNAP Food Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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No interview required. Approx $200 per family member each month
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Max gross income of $3,970 for family of 4 to be eligible
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Application in multiple languages CLICK HERE
CT food bank - Danbury area (http://www.ctfoodbank.org)
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https://www.dailybreadfoodpantry.com/
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Open M: 1-2:30pm and F: 10-11:30am. Can access one bag of groceries at food pantry once per month
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ARC Food Pantry
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Comida Program distributes non-perishable goods to those in need on the second and fourth Fridays of the month
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203-792-9450
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Salvation Army Danbury
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Every SA food pantry will be open M, W, F from 9am – 12Noon
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Those is need of food should call for an appointment in an attempt to keep lines and crowds down.
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The food pantry is open W: 10am-11:15am, 1pm-3:15pm.
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Free bread is provided on Wed beginning at 11am.
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http://www.jerichopartnership.org/
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Food pantry serves anyone in need, Fridays @ 2-3:30pm
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Mobile Food Pantry
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Provides outdoor food distribution for low income families and individuals on second Wednesday of the month, 9:30am.
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Food items are mostly fresh produce and bread. Food pantry is sponsored by Connecticut Food Bank and New Hope Baptist Church.
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Emergency food for residents of Bethel, Bridgewater, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield who are in need.
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May come once a month.
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The food pantry is located in the basement at the New Hope Baptist Church, 10 Dr. Aaron B. Samuels Boulevard, Danbury. Hours: Th: 1-4pm.
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Registration is at 66 North Street, Danbury or at church.
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Financial assistance sites
City of Danbury
Guides to accessing food:
English: HERE
Espanol: HERE
The Family Resource Centers at Morris St & the Family & Community Center are open by phone for referrals, services and to answer questions.
Morris St 203-790-2682
FACE Center 203-797-4734
email: familylearningcenter@danbury.k12.ct.us
Hillside Food Outreach is prepared to make home deliveries to people in the Danbury area. Call 203-702-4881. https://hillsidefoodoutreach.org/
Danbury Public Schools Meals
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Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 10:00 to 11:30 AM
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Rogers Park Middle School 21 Memorial Drive
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Ellsworth Avenue School 53 Ellsworth Avenue
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Morris Street School 28 Morris Street
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Shelter Rock School 2 Crows Nest Lane
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Stadley Rough School 25 Karen Road
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Mill Ridge Primary School 49 High Ridge Road
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Park Ave School 82 Park Avenue
Stay in your car. 2meals for each student daily.
Town of Ridgefield
Ridgefield social services 203-431-2754
Ridgefield Food and Nutrition Service Department will be providing free lunch grab and go meals to all Ridgefield Public School students Monday - Friday during the emergency school closure.
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East Ridge Middle School – front vestibule
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Time: 11am - 1pm only
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1 Grab and go bag meal
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Click HERE for additional details on the program
Town of New Fairfield
New Fairfield social services 203-312-5669
We will have breakfast and lunch to-go bags available for pick-up Mon - Wed - Fri from 8:30am - 11:30am. Drive through pick-up is at New Fairfield High School.
School & Education info
Need a PowerSchool Parent Portal? https://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us or /helpsitefordistancelearning/home/powerschool
Kindergarten Registration: https://sites.google.com/a/danbury.k12.ct.us/schoolregistration/
Q: Will schools open on the 21st?
A: No, schools will not reopen on that date. It’s a date the Governor choose to start to look at reopening the state.
Q: When will Danbury Public Schools reopen?
A: Dr. Pascarella and his leadership team have convened a group to devise a reopening plan. This will happen slowly while ensuring that schools can be opened safely and on the advice of medical and local health officials.
Q: My child’s computer is not working correctly, what can I do?
A: Email your school Help Desk. Addresses are available at https://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/helpsitefordistancelearning/home/help-desk?authuser=0I’
Q: I'm not sure of my role in helping my child with distance learning. Do you have resources for this?
A: Go to https://sites.google.com/danbury.k12.ct.us/helpsitefordistancelearning/home This site has been designed especially for families to support their child’s learning. It is in multiple languages for easy use.