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East Hartford Social Services Division Announces Sign-Ups for Thanksgiving & Christmas Programs

Posted on: October 8, 2021 - 11:27am
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Social Services Division Announces Sign-Ups for Thanksgiving and Christmas Programs.

 

Low income East Hartford families with minor children requesting assistance with Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Food Baskets and holiday gifts for their children, should download and fill out application form here. Once downloaded, applications should be signed, completed in entirety and returned to Social Services with all necessary paperwork by November 5, 2020.  Applications may also be obtained by contacting the department at 860-291-7248 and requesting to have one mailed.

Applications and information may be returned via email(socialservices@easthartfordct.gov), fax/scan/USPS or green drop box in Town Hall Parking lot. Once the completed application is returned to the department, a staff member will contact you to confirm accuracy.

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 gifts are only available to children up to age 10.

Holiday meals will be available for singles or households with no minor children.  If you wish to sign-up for these meals, please contact Social Services directly @ 860-291-7248 to find out more and register.  The registration deadline for Thanksgiving is November 19, 2020.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR EAST HARTFORD RESIDENTS ONLY.

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. Due to limited resources, households already selected to receive these services from another agency/organization will not be eligible to receive duplicate services from the Town of East Hartford.