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  • 2025 DataHaven Connecticut SNAP and Food Pantry Use Data Combined

    Understanding How SNAP Impacts Connecticut Communities Through New Data from DataHaven and State Sources

    At a time of historically high food insecurity and rising costs of living in Connecticut, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains one of the most important tools for helping families keep food on the table and ensuring that children get the nutrition they need to stay healthy. SNAP benefits also support businesses and create local jobs. 

    November 11, 2025

  • Who uses SNAP in CT? New survey offers insight into food assistance program

    [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. 

    November 10, 2025

  • 150,000 more CT residents unable to afford housing post-pandemic, survey says

    [Excerpt from CT Public Radio news report by Abigail Brone, 11/7/25] Connecticut’s housing crisis is raging on as residents struggle to afford housing costs. DataHaven recently released its annual community wellbeing survey, conducted between August and October. Nearly 1,400 residents were interviewed for the survey.

    November 08, 2025

  • DataHaven 2025 connecticut data on trust in government

    2025 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey Highlights Trust, Resilience, and Economic Challenges Across Connecticut

    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.

    November 06, 2025

  • DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey examples used in Hartford report photo credit Studio Kudos

    DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey

    The DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey traces its roots to a series of grassroots and locally-based efforts launched over the past decade to gather information on and promote regional well-being and quality of life. With guidance from DataHaven and partner organizations throughout Connecticut, these area surveys have grown substantially each year in size and quality, and have become increasingly coordinated. Please contact us for additional information.

    November 06, 2025

  • SNAP cuts to families in CT will hit harder than any other state

    [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.

    October 27, 2025

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