UConn Health is teaming up with the UConn Foundation to help address the critical shortage of medical supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak, including personal protective equipment (PPE). This is an unprecedented time, and a community effort is needed to meet the immediate needs of our frontline healthcare staff as they care for patients. We are now accepting homemade mask donations.
Connecticut is looking for donations of personal protective equipment for health care workers on the front lines of this crisis. Members of the public, businesses, and nonprofits that are able to donate these vital materials are asked to fill out the online form.
We will continue to host daily on-site food sorting and packing at both our Bloomfield and Hartford locations. If you would like to help volunteer. We have an urgent need to help rescue food in our community. Sign up to volunteer on the website.
CT CORE is building and facilitating a mutual aid/ community support network throughout Connecticut to ensure that folks in the community can request support or offer support and talents to those who can use them. Please fill out the form (see link) and indicate what you need or what you can offer and they will be in touch with more information.
CT CORE is building and facilitating a mutual aid/ community support network throughout Connecticut to ensure that folks in the community can request support or offer support and talents to those who can use them. Please fill out the form (see link) and indicate what you need or what you can offer and they will be in touch with more information.
Resources and links to various substance use disorder programs and services in Connecticut and other important resources to assist with addiction and recovery or text CTRecovery to 898211
Up-to-date information on food programs and services in Connecticut
Up-to-date information on programs and services that can assist with mental health care in Connecticut
2-1-1 connects callers, at no cost, to critical health and human services in their community. Just dial 2-1-1 or check their website. Categories for assistance listed on their website include: food, mental health, health care, housing, substance use, youth, transportation, utility assistance, income, children & families, crisis, basic needs, legal assistance, re-entry, and older adults.
List of food pantries in Hartford, CT. Call to confirm their hours are still accurate, as there has been a shortage of volunteers.
Pantry-on-wheels that brings fresh produce and other food to those in need at community sites throughout Hartford and Tolland counties in CT. Schedule and sites listed at link provided.
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States and leads the nation to engage in the fight against hunger. Contact your local community food bank to find food or click here to read about public assistance programs.
In response to emergency measures associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19), Internet Essentials will increase speeds from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps for all customers. This speed increase will happen automatically - no action is required by customers. In addition, new customers will receive two months of free service.
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.
Information on COVID-19 tests according to state health departments. NBC News asked every state health department how it is handling testing for coronavirus. Read our guide for information about your state.