Help JFES families need food assistance. Please consider donating. HOW YOU CAN HELP: DONATE FOOD - nonperishable items, Southwest American Job Center, Torrington American Job Center, Waterbury American Job Center. Most needed food items: canned vegetables, beans, soups, proteins, Dry rice, pasta, cereals, peanut butter, Shelf-stable milk, baby formula, cooking oil, and spices.

Help Put Food on the Table

With the federal government shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is no longer there for families who can’t make ends meet. CTDOL Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) families need help. Any donations of non-perishable food, infant formula, or canned goods would help JFES families. Please drop donations off between 9 am - 3 pm at:

  • Southwest American Job Center; 2 LaFayette Square, Bridgeport
  • Torrington American Job Center; 215 Hogan Dr, Torrington
  • Waterbury American Job Center; 249 Thomaston Ave, Waterbury

If you need help, call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to find assistance near you. Connecticut Foodshare is also accepting donations and assisting individuals and families.

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CT Department of Labor Warns of Text Scams

CT Department of Labor Warns of Text Scams

CTDOL is warning residents of text scams that include links to fake webpages resembling CTDOL unemployment pages, including the unemployment benefits login page.

Additionally, the agency is reminding residents that receiving a 1099 tax form or a monetary determination letter may indicate that criminals are using your identity to try to claim unemployment benefits. 

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