CCC News August 29, 2025
MPS Community Connections Centers
Milford Public Schools Community Connections Center builds bridges between families and available services within the community.
Serving all Milford elementary students and their families.
Families- If you are seeking guidance or support for housing, utilities, legal, mental health, substance use, parenting, or other daily life needs; please contact Mrs. Mary-Kate Williams at (203) 882- 6094 or Please note that in person appointments are available. We look forward to assisting you!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut state mandated reporting applies.
For more resources go to our CCC Website.
CIty Seed Farmers Market -New Haven, CT
For the month of November, until SNAP funding is reinstated, CitySeed Farmers Markets will offer $50 in SNAP tokens to up to 50 people at each weekend farmers. Tokens may be doubled for up to $100 in produce. SNAP customers should arrive to the market with their SNAP/EBT card, record their name, and then receive tokens from the market manager.
FMNP funds remain in full effect. Users have until the end of November to use their cards and receive doubling benefits at the market.
Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Wooster Square, Conte West Hills School (511 Chapel St)
Sundays, 10am-1pm
Edgewood Park, Whalley & West Elm
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$40.00 Thanksgiving meal for 10 people
- Aldi's
- Walmart
- Yahoo's article : Walmart vs. ALDI: Which $40 Thanksgiving Dinner Is the Better Deal This Year?
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Connecticut Social Services - SNAP
Gov. Lamont's message for Connecticut's residents
Federal shutdown information: The Department of Social Services has received notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services that if the federal government shutdown continues into November, there will not be enough funds to pay November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. If you need to check your EBT balance call 1-888-328-2666 or use MyDSS.ct.gov. For more information about SNAP and the shutdown we have put together a Frequently Asked Question page.
Milford Department of Human Services Adopt-a-Family Holiday Program.
Join the Department of Human Services to help make holiday wishes come true for Milford Families in need!
INTERESTED IN BEING A DONOR?
Contact the Milford Department of Human Services no later than NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Sandra Morales Community Outreach Worker Email: smorales@milfordct.gov
Daniela Buri Kurtz Community Outreach Worker Email: dburikurtz@milfordct.gov
Phone: 203-783-3253
CT Foodshare- Mobile Pantry
MILFORD - Kingdom Life Christian Church Cathedral
When - Nov. 18, 2025 11am – 12pm
Where - 1455 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06461
Occurs every 2 weeks on Tuesday, 11AM-12PM
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/
Food Assistance Resources
MAC’s Holiday Buoy Tree Register Your Buoy!
Buoys must be purchased NOW (and picked up) AT THE OFFICE no later than November 16th, and dropped off (dry and clear coated) BETWEEN November 16th-November 24th.
City of Milford Recreation Department- Pumpkin Smash!
Didn’t know what to do with that carved jack-o-lantern after Halloween? Bring your leftover pumpkins to our first annual Pumpkin Smash in Milford! 🎃 Let’s keep pumpkins out of the trash and turn them into soil! Free, family-friendly, eco-smart.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Eisenhower Park – Lower Parking Lot (780 North St, Milford, CT 06461)
We’ll provide:
🦺 Bats, gloves, safety glasses, and a designated smash zone.
Please bring:
✅ Clean pumpkins (Carved pumpkins are good as long as there are no paint, candles, glitter, or non-compostable decorations)
✅ Big smiles and your post-Halloween energy!
All smashed pumpkins will be collected by Milford Public Works and turned into compost – giving your pumpkins new life as healthy soil. (plant emoji)
-If you’d rather skip the smashing, bring your pumpkins anyway and add them to our compost pile. Every pumpkin helps!
-Can’t make it to the Pumpkin Smash? You can still compost your pumpkins! Drop off at the Milford Transfer Station (1007 Oronoque Rd, Milford, CT 06461)
City Food Market- City Food Fest
Friday Food Fest is back! Join us on November 7th from 6-9 PM for an evening of warm food, dancing, face painting, henna, and community. Friday Food Fest shines a spotlight on small food businesses, local chefs, and community organizations working to build a more sustainable and equitable food system. We'll be bringing the party inside this time as the weather gets chillier, so come to the door at 162 James to join the festivities.
CT Leaf Peeping
Ready for some leaf peeping? Head no farther than Connecticut where you'll find New England’s longest fall foliage season. Running from north to south steadily over about 6 weeks, the foliage coverage varies, but there’s always somewhere to see the colors change. Thanks to our friends at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, here are a few suggested driving “loops” to get you safely out and about during prime leaf peeping season. Be sure to program your mapping app or set your gps for an amazing drive through the wonders of Fall in Connecticut.
The Village Neighborhood is NOW OPEN!
Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899 0606
n the landscape of every child's mind exists a village – a place where character takes shape and community understanding grows. Stepping Stones Village is an immersive journey into this internal world, where children discover the six fundamental traits that transform them from individuals to caring community members: Honest, Responsible, Mindful, Safe, Empathetic and Kind.
Celebrating Asian Heritage
New Haven Museum
114 Whitney Avenue
New Haven CT, 06512
Join the New Haven Museum for a special Asian Heritage event highlighting some of the joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The free event offers programing for all ages, featuring art, music, literature, and dance. Register Here