Who uses SNAP in CT? New survey offers insight into food assistance program
Hearst Connecticut Media Group November 10, 2025
[Excerpt of front page news story by Alex Putterman, across Hearst CT newspapers, 11/10/25] About one in four Connecticut households has used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at some point, and most adults in the state want to see the program strengthened, not weakened, a new survey shows. … Read More
2025 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey Highlights Trust, Resilience, and Economic Challenges Across Connecticut
by Mark Abraham November 6, 2025
Hartford, Conn. — At a packed statewide event hosted yesterday by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, DataHaven unveiled the results of its latest DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey (DCWS), believed to be the largest and most comprehensive neighborhood-level wellbeing survey in the United States. The event, attended by civic leaders, health professionals, and nonprofit partners, featured presentations from DataHaven as well as remarks by Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Jay Williams of the Hartford Foundation.… Read More
SNAP cuts to families in CT will hit harder than any other state
Connecticut Mirror October 27, 2025
[Excerpt of front page article by Sasha Allen, CT Mirror, 10/24/25] Connecticut families receiving at least $25 in SNAP benefits will lose nearly $200 monthly on average if cuts take effect in November as threatened, a bigger hit than families will feel in any other state and only just behind those living in Washington, D.C., according to preliminary estimates from the Urban Institute.… Read More
360,000 CT residents get food stamps. Why the government shutdown could take that away
Hartford Courant October 21, 2025
[Excerpt from news article by Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, October 21, 2025] "As the federal government shutdown reached Day 20 on Monday, state and federal officials are concerned that about 360,000 Connecticut residents could lose their food stamp benefits starting on Nov. 1.… Read More
New DataHaven Estimates Show SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Security and Local Economies Statewide
by Mark Abraham October 20, 2025
Over 100K CT residents could lose Medicaid coverage. What towns may be hit hardest?
Connecticut Mirror September 9, 2025
[Excerpt from news article by Sasha Allen, 9/5/2025] The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cause millions of people to lose Medicaid coverage over the coming years — with estimates of between 100,000 and 170,000 people potentially impacted in Connecticut. The law, passed on July 4, makes several changes to Medicaid and imposes limits on the amount of funding states can collect from the federal government for the program. However, this change would hit low-income areas the hardest.… Read More
