Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Announces $300 Grocery Cards for Residents Cut Off from SNAP

Governor Ned Lamont and state officials announced a one‑time $300 prepaid virtual grocery card program for low‑income Connecticut residents who lost eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after recent federal changes. The benefits, delivered as virtual cards separate from existing EBT accounts, are being distributed through the Connecticut Department of Social Services in partnership with the state’s network of community‑action agencies and the Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA).

The program is funded with $8.5 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund, created to address sudden federal policy shifts. Lamont said the assistance is a bridge to prevent hunger while families work to regain SNAP eligibility, and he urged Congress to reverse the cuts. Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves emphasized the immediate health and stability impact for affected households.