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How do I apply for Temporary Family Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, or other benefits? When can I buy food with SNAP?

Posted 6/9/2020

Assistance and Relief Families and children

For more information about applying for temporary family assistance, please visit the CT Department of Social Services benefit application page.