Food Distribution on Friday, December 2nd
Friday, December 2nd is the date of our next Food Distribution at the
Preston Senior Center. We distribute items from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and we
do not have advance notice as to what items will be distributed. We ask very
little of participants including wearing a face mask and to open their trunk or
indicate their choice of having food placed in the back seat of the car. We
appreciate each and every person that participates in this important program.
We do know that sometimes the wait period is longer than other times but, we
are trying very hard to accommodate the requests as efficiently as possible. The
staff from UC&FS does an incredible job of packing, unpacking, moving the tables,
stocking supplies in the refrigerated van and on and on. Similar to our trusted
mail carriers, they are out there in the rain and snow. Incredible group of people
caring about what they can do to make your life a little better. We are also
anticipating a January 6, 2023 Food Distribution at the Preston Senior Center from
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits
Get Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits! Residential households in the U.S.
are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests on USPS.com. Each
order now includes 8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (FDA has more details about
at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates;
Authorized At-Home Over -the-Counter COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests at
www.fda.gov) Your order of 8 tests will come in 2 separate packages (4 tests in
each package), each with its own tracking number. Packages will ship to you free
of charge. Need help placing an order for your at-home tests? Call 1-800-232-
0233. Visit the Uncas Health District website for more information.
Can’t find your COVID-19 vaccine card? Looking for a QR code? Go to CT
WiZ Public Portal to print or download a copy of your vaccination record and QR
code. The CT WiZ Public Portal allows individuals who were vaccinated in
Connecticut to access their own immunization records, while parents and
guardians can also access their child’s records. You have the option of getting a
PDF copy of your immunization record or your COVID-19 vaccine record that
contains your SMART Health card, which is a digital copy of your COVID-19
vaccine record that can be stored on your phone as a QR code. This is a very
helpful tool you can store on your smartphone for travel, work, or school.
News about TVCCA Energy Assistance
For individuals interested in applying to TVCCA Energy Assistance this year,there will be a late start in accepting applications. Rather than the start-up day being August 1st, it will be moved to September 1st.
Renters Rebate Program
Applications continue to be accepted for the Elderly & Disabled Renters Program.
Income guidelines are $38,100.00 for single individuals and $46,400.00 for married couples.
For additional information regarding required documentation, please call the Senior Affairs
Office at 860-887-5581 ext. 6.
Veterans Coffee House of Eastern CT- Tuesdays from 8:30-11:00am
All veterans are cordially invited to attend the Veterans Coffee House of
Eastern CT gatherings on Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Old
Pachaug Town Hall, 831 Voluntown Road, Griswold. The program offers
information on important benefits; an opportunity to socialize with your peers
and gain knowledge from the variety of speakers and presentations. Veterans of
all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.