Anne Hughes

There is still a lot of uncertainty coming from the federal government on whether SNAP benefits will be funded through the end of the federal government shutdown. In the meantime, if you are in need of food assistance, local pantries across the state are providing essential emergency assistance. Pantries are also seeking donations to help meet the growing demand.

I can't believe I am sending out information in this newsletter on where people can get food. But this is life under the current leadership in Washington, D.C. 

With the uncertainty surrounding the federal government's shutdown, including its impact on SNAP benefits and Access Health premiums, the United Way of Connecticut’s 211 has published a new resource to help provide up-to-date information.

On Wednesday I spoke during the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day event at the Capitol.

A lot of misinformation (and disinformation) is wafting out of the right-wing ecosphere over the reason(s) for the federal shutdown.

At midnight on Sept. 30, federal funding lapsed and the government entered a full shutdown.

I took part in the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity Forum on hunger and food insecurity in Connecticut.

Please see the clip below on my closing comments during the discussion.

I am weary and heartbroken by the horrific violence that we as Americans endure, and the families left broken in this scourge’s wake. Condemnation of these gun violence assassinations seems woefully insufficient in these dangerous times.