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Human
Services
Food
Bank
The
town of Chester needs your help. We will be collecting non-perishable
food items to help stock the new food pantry being set up at the Chester
Town Hall. Items commonly requested include:
- Tuna
& Other Canned Meat
- Peanut
Butter & Jelly
- Chunky
Soups & Beef Stew
- Pasta
& Sauce
- Macaroni
& Cheese
- Canned
Vegetables & Fruits
- Fruit
Juice (Cans, Bottles, Boxes)
- Powered
Milk
- Cereals
Baby items ( baby food, liquid baby formula, diapers)
- Personal
Care items (Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Toilet Paper, etc.)
- Cleaning
Supplies
This
is only a suggested list, we will accept anything. Please pay careful
attention to the expiration dates, as we cannot use any item that is already
expired.
Thank you for supporting the Chester Food Pantry
Energy Assistance
Statewide energy assistance programs that help residents
with heating bills and conserving energy will be available starting in
early October. Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps income
eligible households pay their heating bills. State Appropriated Fuel Assistance
(SAFA) helps the elderly and disabled individuals with their heating bills.
If you received assistance last winter, you must reapply each year to
receive additional assistance. Deliverable fuel applicants, (oil, propane,
kerosene, coal, wood) are urged to apply early, as deliveries for fuel
begin November 1st. To make an appointment to fill out an application,
please call Rosie Bininger at 526-0013 Ext. 213.
ConnPACE
ConnPACE income limits are currently at $22,300.00
for single applicants, and $30.100.00 for married applicants.
ConnPACE (Connecticut Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract to the
Elderly and Disabled) helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities
who do not qualify for Medicaid pay for prescription drugs; participants
pay a $30.00 annual enrollment fee and$16.25 copay per prescription. To
make an appointment to fill out an application, please contact Rosie
Bininger at 526-0013 Ext. 213, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings or leave a message with your name, phone number, and best time
to reach you.
Husky
Free or low-cost health care for Children!
No child should be without health care. Health care for Uninsured Kids
and Youth (Husky) makes medical care affordable for Connecticut's children.
The Husky program provides free or low-cost coverage for children under
age 19. Husky covers doctors visits, glasses, dental care, emergency care,
mental health services, and more. To get more information about HUSKY
or to apply, call toll free 1-877-284-8759 or visit www.huskyhealth.com.
Funding
Available for Area Elderly
Old
Saybrook: Caring Ways Adult Day Center has been awarded a Title
IIIB Grant that will allow individuals with financial need to attend the
day center at no cost. There is no financial aid application required.
Elderly residents of Old Saybrook and surrounding areas are eligible.
Adult Day Care provides socialization and stimulation
for those who are homebound and are a source of respite for family caregivers.
If you know someone who would benefit from a safe and caring environment
within a social atmosphere, with a nurse on site, call Molly or
Jo Ann at 860 388-4455.
Caring Ways is supported by Senior Resources
Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available by the Older Americans
Act.
Rosie
Bininger, Director
526-0013
Ext. 213
Email:
HumanServices@chesterct.org
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