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2021 Social Services Announces FINAL Sign-Up for Christmas Programs

Posted on: November 5, 2021 - 2:43pm
2021 Christmas

East Hartford, CT-- East Hartford Social Services is continuing to accept applications from families with minor children for assistance with Christmas Food Baskets & holiday toy gift cards for their children between the ages of 1 month - 10 years. Applications can be downloaded HERE signed and returned to the department with all necessary information via email or scan at  socialservices@easthartfordct.gov.  Other filing options include calling the department at 860-291-7248 to request an application be mailed to you or setting up an in-person appointment. All applicants must submit a signed application along with all required documents. This information can be returned via fax 860-291-7304, USPS mail, placed in green drop box in Town Hall Parking lot or dropped off in the Social Services Office. Completed signed applications should be returned to the department with all necessary paperwork by November 29, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.

NOTE: If you previously submitted an application for the Combined Thanksgiving & Christmas Progams during October or November, you are all set and do not need to submit an additional application.

In addition to the signed application, COPIES of the following documents are requested (please note, originals cannot be returned):

  • Photo ID and proof of current address for applicant & proof of current address for all household members age 18 and older.  Current address verifications: valid lease, current bill, mail or rent receipt dated within the past 4 weeks.
  • Proof of current household monthly gross income.
  • Current budget sheet from DSS for cash assistance only.
  • Dates of birth for all household members.
  • Long form birth certificates for all household members under the age of 18.
  • Proof of guardianship/custody, if applicable.

*Please note: Holiday gift cards are only available to children up to age 10 by December 24,2021.

A Christmas meal will be available for singles or households with no minor children.  If you wish to sign-up for this meal, please contact Social Services directly @ 860-291-7248 to find out more and register.  The registration deadline for Christmas is December 15, 2021

Please Note: Completing an application does not guarantee that your request will be fulfilled, as these programs are based on the amount of donations/funding available.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR EAST HARTFORD RESIDENTS ONLY.