News Flash

If the federal government shutdown continues, SNAP recipients will not receive benefits beginning Saturday, November 1, 2025.

If you receive SNAP benefits:

• Use remaining funds: Any balance from previous months will stay on your EBT card.
• No new benefits: Monthly payments will resume once the federal government reopens.
• New applications: DSS is still processing SNAP applications. Approved October benefits will appear when funding resumes.

Check your balance:
1-888-328-2666 | MyDSS

Stay informed:
 Visit 211ct.org or call 2-1-1 for updates and food assistance. 

If You Need Food Assistance

Food support is available to all Trumbull residents, whether or not you receive SNAP benefits. No one will be turned away.

Trumbull Food Pantry
 23 Priscilla Place
 (203) 452-5136
 Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
 • Appointments required — no walk-ins, to protect privacy and confidentiality.
 • Bring a photo ID and shopping bags for your first visit. 

How to Help

Many local families may face hardship due to the disruption of SNAP benefits. The Trumbull Food Pantry is accepting food and monetary donations to help meet community needs.

To Donate:

• Drop off nonperishable food items at 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull.  Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm. For large donations, please call ahead.  Expired items are not accepted and will be discarded. 
• For our list of current needs visit https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/573/Food-Pantry-Needs-List
• Visit our Facebook page to view our Amazon Wish List. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064300646954
• Make a monetary donation online at  https://pay.diamondelitegateway.com/trumbullhs

Your support helps ensure that no family goes hungry during this time.