Health

At United Way, we believe that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food.

 

1,200+

households access healthy, fresh produce.

212,000

dollars redeemed on fresh fruits and vegetables.

10,300

20lb boxes of food distributed in Danbury.

 

OUR INITIATIVES

 

When we conducted community conversations and collected more than 500 surveys, we were surprised to find that 50% of the families surveyed found it a challenge to pay for food. After paying for housing, transportation, and child care, many families have very little to spend on food. By bringing together community and statewide partners, we have created new ways to get fresh, healthy food to hard-working people, allowing them to lead healthier lives and helping them to stretch their hard-earned dollars.

Healthy Savings Program

HEALTHY SAVINGS PROGRAM

Get $10 of free produce every week at participating grocery stores.

Food Collaboratives

FOOD FARMACY

A Food as Medicine initiative located in Danbury.

AgeWell

AGEWELL

Access free resources for older adults in Greater Danbury.

DANBURY FOOD COLLABORATIVE

Find food resources and guides in Greater Danbury.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT INITIATIVE

Access information to raise awareness on SNAP, HUSKY, and the school meal program.

STAMFORD FOOD COLLABORATIVE

Find food resources and guides in the city of Stamford.

HEALTHY AND READY

Ensure that children are healthy and ready for preschool at age 3.

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

Raising awareness of the impact of trauma on health and life outcomes.

If you need immediate assistance or to be connected to an agency, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to access help.