The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents. For more information about any of the following programs, contact Director Sandra Yost at 860-844-5351. Office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elderly (65+) or Disabled Renters Rebate
Applications for the Renters Rebate program will be accepted through Sept. 30. Applicant must have turned 65 years of age by the end of 2024. Persons under 65 years of age who are receiving Social Security Disability are also eligible and are required to provide current proof of disability (Award letter from Social Security).
Renters Requirements (not comprehensive):
· Must have rented in Granby during 2024 and currently reside in Connecticut.
· Provide proof of rent paid in 2024. (i.e., rent receipts from landlord or cancelled checks).
· Provide proof of actual bills paid in 2024 for electricity, gas, water and fuel.
· Bring in proof of income, such as Form SSA 1099, pensions, etc.
Eversource Assistance Programs
Summer can be a high electricity usage period due to record setting high temperatures and the need for air conditioning. Eversource is offering additional discount rates for qualifying households. Check eversource.com/discount-rate for additional information.
Granby Local Assistance Program
Granby residents facing financial hardship may access funds once in a 12-month period. The gross household income cannot exceed 60 percent of the state median income unless extenuating circumstances can be documented.
Food Resources
Granby Food Pantry, located at 248 Salmon Brook Street. Pantry hours: Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to noon/Thursday, 2–3:30 p.m. Before using the Granby Food Pantry, you must qualify with the Town of Granby Social Services Department. An appointment is necessary; call 860-844-5350 to schedule.
Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen: Free community meal is available Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Granby Congregational Church South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook St. The meal is free, but an offering is always welcome.
Mobile FoodShare: Every other Tuesday, 1–1:30 p.m. Please park behind South Congregational Church only and remember to bring your own bags.
Life Church Hope 4 Life Food Pantry: Located at 23 Griffin Road, open on select Wednesdays, 2–6 p.m. to members of Life Church as well as anyone who is in need. No qualification necessary. Please bring your own bags. For more information, please call the church office at 860-653-3308.
Open Cupboard Pantry: At Granby Congregational Church North Campus, 219 North Granby Road. Distributions are Fridays 3–4 p.m. on a drive-through basis. Please enter the church parking lot via the north entrance on Stratton Road. Call the church at 860-653-4537 with any questions.
SNAP: CT Foodbank will continue to facilitate SNAP applications by phone. For help with SNAP call 860-856-4357. This process will take approximately 30 minutes and CT Foodbank will mail you a packet to sign and return.