Odyssey Express 2021 on tap at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange

 

Derby Neck Library to host virtual Animal Crossing Meet-up

 

DERBY - Tweens and teens, join us [at Derby Neck Library] on your Nintendo Switch for some relaxation and in-game socializing. 

We'll fish and catch bugs together, visit each other's islands and shops, and play hide-and-seek games! 

There's always some fun surprises waiting at Derby Neck Island as well...

Library’s Switch Friend Code: 2215-9086-7325
Discord: DBNeck #3627

A Zoom meeting link will also be provided for those who do not have a Discord account - please register for our Youth Services mailing list here https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17 or call the library at 203-734-1492 to receive the Zoom link!

Please note that you do need a Nintendo Online subscription to participate!

This is shared from a Derby Neck Library event page.

Rochelle: Increase in SNAP benefits to take effect Oct. 1

I am pleased to report that the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have approved a significant and permanent increase in the amount of food stamp assistance available to families in need.

The pandemic further confirmed what activists have been saying all along: inadequate assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program forced many households to simply go hungry as the funds dwindled toward the end of the month.

Starting in October, SNAP benefits will rise an average of 25 percent - a permanent change that will benefit our nation's 42 million SNAP beneficiaries. 

As a result, the average SNAP benefit - excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief - will increase by $36.24 per person, per month, beginning Oct. 1, 2021.

This additional assistance will help individuals and families maintain a healthy diet and keep food on the table both during and after these uncertain times.

Click here to learn more about Connecticut's SNAP program, including information on how to apply for food assistance.

This is shared from a press release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby.

Macedonia Baptist Church in Ansonia to hold food drive Sept. 11

ANSONIA - Macedonia Baptist Church will hold a food drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the church, 243 Pershing Drive.

Members will collect non-perishable food items for the Kathleen C.B. Samela Memorial Food Pantry at Christ Episcopal Church, 56 S.Cliff St. 

Members hope to elicit the community's support to make this drive also in honor of National Hunger Awareness Month.

This is a press release from Gregory Gatison.