Cash Assistance

Christian Community Action

CCA

Faith-based nonprofit since 1967 providing food pantry, housing assistance, and case management. NEW HOPE housing program offers furnished apartments for up to 36 months.

(203) 777-7848

Community Action Agency of New Haven - Emergency Assistance

CAANH

Emergency financial assistance for rent, security deposits, and utility bills for income-eligible residents.

(203) 387-7700

CT Department of Social Services - New Haven

State of Connecticut DSS

State office administering HUSKY Health (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF cash assistance, state supplement for aged/blind/disabled, and other benefit programs. Apply online through ConneCT portal.

(855) 626-6632

General Assistance

City of New Haven

Temporary cash assistance for single adults without children who are unable to work.

(203) 946-8340

Get Connected New Haven - Opportunity Center

City of New Haven

Walk-in resource center helping residents access social services, benefits enrollment, job training, housing assistance, and community programs. Provides one-stop navigation for city services.

(203) 946-7378

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Jewish Family Service

Counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Serves all faiths.

(203) 389-5599

Salvation Army New Haven - Emergency Assistance

Salvation Army

Emergency assistance including food pantry, clothing distribution, utility assistance, and holiday programs. Serves New Haven and surrounding towns with crisis intervention and social services.

(203) 624-9891

Salvation Army New Haven Food Pantry

Salvation Army

Food pantry and emergency assistance for families in crisis.

(203) 624-9891

SNAP/Food Stamps Enrollment

CT Department of Social Services

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly benefits to buy groceries.

(855) 626-6632

Social Security Administration - New Haven

Social Security Administration

Federal office handling Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability benefits, Medicare enrollment, and replacement Social Security cards.

(866) 331-5281

St. Vincent de Paul Society - New Haven

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Catholic charity providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs through home visits.

(203) 777-7781

State Emergency Assistance (EA)

CT Department of Social Services

One-time emergency payments for families with children facing eviction or utility shutoff.

(855) 626-6632

TANF Cash Assistance

CT Department of Social Services

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides monthly cash assistance for families with children.

(855) 626-6632

The Diaper Bank

Distributes free diapers, period supplies, and incontinence products to low-income families through partner agencies. Provides 40-50 diapers per month per eligible child.

(203) 387-7700

Trinity Community Grants Program

Trinity Church on the Green

Grant funding for human service programs addressing health, hunger, shelter, and education in New Haven.

(203) 624-3101

United Way of Greater New Haven

United Way

Coordinates community resources for education, health, and financial stability. Funds local nonprofits and provides direct referrals to services across the Greater New Haven region.

(203) 772-2010

VITA Free Tax Preparation - New Haven

IRS / New Haven Adult Education Center

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program providing free tax return preparation and e-filing for individuals earning $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speakers.

(203) 492-0213