Local organizations are working overtime after SNAP benefit cutoffs

Local food pantries are seeing lines down the block as they work to serve communities after SNAP benefit cutoffs.

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Brick entrance to FHCHC 374 Grand Ave, Building B, with a sidewalk, windows, and a small sign near the door.

Credit to NBC Connecticut for this story.

Dr. Suzanne Lagarde giving a talk behind a podium at a press conference.
September 15, 2026
Suzanne Lagarde explains who could be affected and how federally funded health centers are working to help patients navigate the new requirements.
Connecticut political leaders meeting in the lobby of FHCHC's 374 Grand Ave. Building B lobby.
September 9, 2026
Federal changes to Medicaid, known as HUSKY in Connecticut, take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Food as Medicine garden at Fair Haven Community Health Care's 374 Grand Avenue campus.
By Julian Valdivia July 30, 2026
NBC Connecticut visited Fair Haven Community Health Care's 374 Grand Ave. campus to interview CEO and showcase the health center's Food as Medicine Program.
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