Human Services Coordinating Council (HSCC) – Special Meeting – November 17, 2025

Human Services Coordinating Council (HSCC)
Special Meeting Agenda

Monday, November 17, 2025
1 p.m. ET
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1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Topic: State of Food Assistance, SNAP Benefits, and Resources in our Region

Proposed Speakers:

Jennie Hirsh, Food Share, Chief of Staff

Russell Hansen, United Way, Director of Impact and Engagement Operations

Cierra Stancil, Harford Foundation for Public Giving HFPG Food Insecurity – Prepared for Capitol Region Council of Governments

Christian DuBorg, CT General Assembly, Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity, Food & Nutrition Policy Analyst

Food Rescue Food Rescue US CRCOG Presentation 11-17-2025

3. Q&A
4. Information Sharing (incl. resources, webinars, info sessions, events)

• Food Assistance – SNAP
• Lamont says CT SNAP recipients get full benefits for November – NBC Connecticut
• United Way 2025 ALICE Report

The State of ALICE in Connecticut: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship

• Food Share

https://www.ctfoodshare.org/

Find Free Food and Groceries | Feeding America

• Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens, email the United Way of Connecticut’s 2-1-1 team (info@211ct.org)
• CT Farmers Market Association (info@ctfarmersmarketassociation.org)
• End Hunger Connecticut for Summer Meals sites
• Aging CT for Senior Nutrition Program Sites (hello@agingct.org)
• Foster | Connecticut House Democrats
• Other information sharing

5. Upcoming Meetings

• December 16, 2025 – Proposed Topic: Regional Housing Strategy

6. Adjournment

Meeting access is remote only, consistent with provisions specified in Connecticut Public Act 22-3.  This meeting will be recorded.  Audio and materials will be posted within seven (7) days of meeting adjournment at www.crcogct.gov