Call to receive an invitation link in your email. Support group will be every other Saturday at 10:00am.
This month’s dates are:
Saturday, July 6th and Saturday, July 20th
Category: Resources
Rental Rebate
You still have time to apply! Walk Ins are welcome. Just bring your paperwork (Proof of Income, Rents and Utilities Paid for 2023) EASY PEASY!
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
Eligible participants can visit certified farmers’ markets and farm stands to redeem benefits for local CT Grown farm products. Come down today to get your Farmers’ Market Card
We can help!
Call if you have questions or concerns regarding
Medicare, Social Security, Insurance, Medications, Emergency Food, Food Stamps, Senior Housing or any other services. We can also help make appointments for bloodwork at Quest and other appointments too.
Reminder: July Food Distribution
The Food Distribution for July 5th has been cancelled due to the
holiday. We’ll be back in business and eagerly awaiting your arrival for the
August 2nd distribution. Look forward to seeing you then. We are most
appreciative to United Community & Family Services to continue this
important program at the Preston Senior Center. We welcome residents
and non-residents alike. We are also fortunate to include the Uncas Health
Mobile van at each monthly program. Nurses are available to answer
health questions, provide their monthly newsletter, take blood pressure, etc.
Free Diabetes Telephone Workshop
SENIOR RESOURCES PRESENTS:
Free Diabetes Telephone Workshop
Learn about Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes:
• What to eat
• Low and high blood sugar
• Guidelines for when you’re sick
• Tips for dealing with stress
• How to set small and achievable goals
6 Weeks, Thursday from 1pm—2pm
July 11th—August 14th
To register, call 860-383-1538 or email Lori at
lrygielski@seniorresourcesec.org
Array Rx Program
The free program, which will provide prescription drug discount cards to all state
residents, will save significant sums on a number of important and highly-used drugs per prescription! Visit https:// arrayrxcard.com/ to enroll for free and
you’ll receive a free digital card that can be kept on a cell phone and shown to a pharmacist.
United Way Food Distribution
Thursday, June 20th from 4:00-5:30pm
Griswold Public Works Garage
1148 Voluntown Rd (Route 138)
Every 3rd Thursday of the Month unless rescheduled.
Updated Info on St. Mary’s Food Pantry
52 North Main St, Jewett City
Beginning May 7th, the food pantry is open for shopping on each Tuesday from 10:00am-4:00pm for In person shopping. Each family is allowed a maximum of 2 visits per month.
Parking is behind the food pantry where you picked up your food before. Very LIMITED parking so there will be assigned parking while you shop. If walking in, go to the back entrance at the overhead garage doors, do not use the side stairs. Once inside the building, go to the registration desk. They will register you, shop with you and then help load your car, if needed.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS!!!
Farmer’s Market Cards
Please pick your cards up on Tuesdays 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 from 12-3:00pm or on Friday 6/28 from 9:00am-Noon. Please bring proof of income. To qualify, income guidelines are $2322/single and $3152/couple monthly and must be 60!