The federal government stopped funding SNAP effective November 1. For information on how this impacts your benefits, visit the link below.Those in need of immediate food assistance or who want to donate/volunteer can locate their local food pantry or a mobile pantry by visiting 211ct.org, ctfoodshare.org, texting the word FOODSHARE to 85511, or using the Hartford Food Access Locator below.
The Town of West Hartford, in partnership with the City of Hartford, has initiated the Kane and Kennedy Brook Watershed Area Storm Drainage Analysis to address chronic flooding issues and improve stormwater management in a large, interconnected drainage area. Visit their website at: https://engagecdmsmith.com/kane-and-kennedy-brook-watershed-area-storm-drainage-project
The Commission on Addiction & Public Health coordinates planning, awareness, prevention and education efforts focused on issues associated with substance abuse in Hartford. Commissioners study issues associated with substance abuse and the needs of those affected; assist in building relationships among service providers, law enforcement, schools and other community stakeholders; support growth and expansion of existing services; and review and assess current federal, state, and local policies and recommend new policies that affect long-term solutions to substance abuse issues.
Supporting Department: Health & Human Services
Number of Members: 9
1) Individuals with expertise and experience in addressing substance abuse,2) consumers of preventive services, 3) members of treatment and counseling communities, 4) members of law enforcement, and 5) citizens of communities impacted by substance abuse.
Up to 3 non-Hartford residents
In 2017, the Hartford Court of Common Council voted unanimously to utilize a free platform known as www.meetinginfo.org for Boards & Commissions to easily post their meeting agendas and meeting minutes online.