*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***
December 5, 2025 Contact: Jackson DeLaney
REPS. LEEPER AND FOSTER TO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH CT UNITED WAYS TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY THIS WINTER
WHAT: State Representatives and Connecticut United Ways announce a statewide emergency grocery assistance fund
WHO: Representative Jaime Foster, Representative Jennifer Leeper and Connecticut United Ways
With special guests:
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Eric Harrison, Chair of Connecticut United Ways Chief Professional Officer’s Council (CPO Council) and President and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
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Representative Jaime Foster
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Representative Jennifer Leeper
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Ashley Gaudiano, Chief Operation Officer, United Way of West Coastal Connecticut
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. | Legislative Office Building, Room 1D | 300 Capitol Ave.| Hartford, CT 06106
BACKGROUND: State Representatives announce a partnership with Connecticut United Ways on assistance for groceries.
With nearly 58,000 families in Connecticut predicted to have lost significant SNAP benefits as a result of the federal H.R.1. bill, and the financial hardship exacerbated in the winter months, this initiative will provide grocery store gift cards to individuals
by December 31.
As a proven statewide partner for rapid response, Connecticut United Ways are mobilizing resources quickly and efficiently to respond to the issues impacting residents the most.
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Jackson DeLaney
(He/Him/His)
Press Aide | House Democrats
Work: (860) 240-8372
Cell: (203) 947-6661
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