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.
Energy Assistance
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is designed to help offset home energy costs of Connecticut’s lower income families, specifically those households whose annual income falls at or below 60 percent of the state median income ($91,854 for a family of four in 2025). You may apply online at crtenergyapplication@crtct.org
Eversource Assistance Programs
Eversource is offering additional discount rates for qualifying households. Check eversource.com/discount-rate for additional information.
Food Resources
Granby Food Pantry, at 248 Salmon Brook Street, is open Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon and Thursdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Before using the pantry, you must qualify with the Town of Granby Social Services Department. Call 860-844-5350 to schedule an appointment.
Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen serves a free meal every Wednesday, 4–6 p.m. with food shopping 3:30-4 p.m. at Granby Congregational Church South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook St. The meal is free, but an offering is always welcome.
Mobile FoodShare: Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 16, 30 and Oct. 14, 28, 1:30–2 p.m. Park behind South Congregational Church and the Visiting Nurses Building only. Remember to bring your own bags. For more locations or weather cancellations visit ctfoodbank.org/get-help/connecticut-food-banks-mobile-pantry-schedule/
Life Church Hope 4 Life Food Pantry, located at 23 Griffin Road, is open Wednesdays, Sept. 11 and 25, 2 to 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 is open on Fridays, 3–4 p.m. Please enter the church parking lot via 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.
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 State Median Income unless extenuating circumstances can be documented.