A notice about two Resource Centers.

Congress ended the replacement SNAP benefit program in December 2024. The best way to protect yourself against EBT theft is to call 1-888-328-2666 to change your PIN number before the start of each month.

Due to renovations the DSS Manchester office will be temporarily closed. A new temporary location opened Monday, Jan. 27 at 146 Hartford Road, Manchester. 

Wait times at the Waterbury Resource Center may be longer than usual due to renovations.

We are still open to serve you. For additional assistance you can also call 1-855-626-6632 or visit connect.ct.gov. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Summer EBT - S-EBT

What Can I Buy With S-EBT?

A S-EBT card looks and works like a debit card. The benefits on your card must be used to shop for food.

What you can buy with your S-EBT card

  • You can buy groceries, such as:
    • Fruits and vegetables;
    • Meat, poultry, fish;
    • Dairy products;
    • Breads and cereals;
    • Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages;
    • Seeds and plants, to grow food to eat.
  • You can’t buy:
    • Beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes, or tobacco
    • Vitamins, medicines, and supplements. If an item has a Supplement Facts label, it is considered a supplement and is not eligible for SNAP purchase.
    • Live animals (except shellfish, fish removed from water, and animals slaughtered prior to pick-up from the store).
    • Foods that are hot when sold
    • Any nonfood items such as:
      • Pet foods
      • Cleaning supplies, paper products, and other household supplies.
      • Hygiene items, cosmetics
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