Social Services- Haddam Connecticut

09/30/2026

All set up and ready for food scraps!

09/29/2026

♻️Haddam Sustainability ♻️

We are happy to announce a new food scrap drop-off site will open October 1 here at the Annex Building at 11 Jail Hill Road. The site will be available seven days a week to all Haddam residents, providing a more convenient option for those who have difficulty accessing the Transfer Station.

Free “Food Scrap Only” passes are available at the Haddam Tax Office for residents without a Transfer Station pass. Starter kits, compostable bags, and additional information are also available at the Tax Office.

Please remember:

* No plastic or biodegradable bags—use compostable bags only.
* You may use your own container to transport food scraps.
* Lock the shed door when you leave.

Questions? Contact Kristin Battistoni at 860-345-8531 x206 or [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who continues to participate and help make this program a success!

09/29/2026

🥖💛 Thank you, Rosa Farm! 💛🥖

Rosa Farm generously donated an amazing assortment of their sourdough goodness to Haddam Social Services! We are so grateful for their continued kindness and support of our community. ❤️

09/10/2026

🎄🦃 It’s hard to believe we are preparing for the holiday season. Let’s not forget about the everyday needs. ❤️

While holiday meals and celebrations are important, the day-to-day necessities of our neighbors don’t stop.

Haddam Social Services Food Bank continues to need donations to keep our pantry stocked.

If you’re able to help, we are currently in need of:

🥫 Canned & Shelf-Stable Foods

• Applesauce
• Canned fruit
• Beets
• Beef soup
• Vegetable soup
• Tomato soup
• Canned creamed corn
• Canned diced tomatoes
• Canned crushed tomatoes
• Canned stewed tomatoes
• Tuna
• BBQ baked beans
• Chicken broth
• Beef broth
• Vegetable broth
• Shelf-stable milk
• Sweetened condensed milk
• Evaporated milk

🍝 Pasta, Grains & Dinner Essentials

• Jarred pasta sauce
• Dinner sides
• Cereal
• French-fried onions

🍎 Snacks, Dried Fruit & Nuts

• Individually wrapped snacks
• Dried fruit
• Nuts

🧂 Condiments & Cooking Essentials

• Mayonnaise
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Barbecue sauce
• Other condiments

🧁 Baking Needs

• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Sugar

🧴 Personal Care & Household Necessities

• Body wash
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Laundry detergent
• Dish sponges

❤️ Thank you for always helping us care for our community

08/25/2026

✨ NEW CLOTHING DONATION SHED!

We’re excited to share our new Used Clothing Drop-Off shed, made available through Haddam Social Services in partnership with St. Pauly Textile, Inc.! 💛

Our clothing donation shed provides a convenient way for our community to give gently used items that can help others while supporting textile reuse.

👕 Please donate ONLY:
• Clothing
• Shoes
• Belts
• Purses
• Blankets
• Sheets
• Curtains
• Pillowcases
• Stuffed animals

📦 Please place donations in securely tied bags.

🚫 Please do NOT leave unwanted items such as furniture, electronics, books, household items, toys, garbage, pillows, rags, fabric scraps, or other non-approved materials.

These unwanted items can instead be brought to the Swap Shed or the donation bin at the Transfer Station. ♻️

We’re grateful to everyone who helps keep our community clean, supports reuse, and makes a difference through donating items that are still useful. ❤️

Thank you for helping Haddam Social Services serve our community!

08/11/2026

💙 Haddam Social Services Needs Your Help! 💙
We are currently in need of:

🥫 Pantry & Meals

Hamburger Helper
Chef Boyardee
Knorr Dinner Sides
Beef Stew
Beef Soups
Vegetable Soups
Spam
Slim Jims
BBQ Baked Beans

🥕 Canned Vegetables

Beets
Peas
Carrots
Spinach
Olives

🥣 Breakfast & Snacks

Children’s Cereals
Pudding Cups
Jell-O Cups
Jelly

🧴 Household & Personal Care

Mayonnaise & Condiments
Laundry Detergent
Hair Conditioner
Dish Soap
Kitchen Sponges

We are always grateful for donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, household essentials, and other everyday necessities to help our local neighbors in need.

Every donation makes a difference! ❤️ Thank you for supporting our community!

08/05/2026

Hi everyone,
We wanted to share an update that Baystate Textiles has discontinued service to Social Services. This change means we are adjusting how items are collected for the Community Closet, and we appreciate your patience as we move forward.
Service will resume with a new company on August 24, and they are in support of the work we do for our community. In the meantime, please donate only clothing items intended for the Community Closet at Social Services.
Sorted bags may be placed in the black bin, which is currently outside temporarily in good weather, or left outside the Community Closet door located at the back of the building. We are able to accept clothing, shoes, belts, purses, stuffed animals and blankets. Moving forward, we are unable to accept rags, pillows, fabric scraps, household items, and electronics.
If you have any questions, please contact Social Services at (860) 345-4621. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

07/23/2026

🎒📚 Back-to-School Support for HK Families! 🎨✨

We want to make sure ALL Haddam-Killingworth students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed!

If your family could use a little extra support, Youth & Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth is currently accepting applications for FREE backpacks and school supplies for students of all ages.

📝 Applications are open through August 11, 2026.
Apply at www.hkyfs.org/events/ or contact Michelle at [email protected].

🎉 Then, join us to make your backpack your own!

Once you've received your backpack, bring it to our Decorate Your New Backpack! event:

📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Higganum United Methodist Church
284 Main Street, Higganum

Students entering K–8 can personalize their backpacks with patches, pins, beads, charms, pom-poms, ribbons, fabric markers, stickers, and more—all supplies are provided! Backpacks will also be available while supplies last, and snacks will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome, but signing up in advance is appreciated Higganum Methodist Church (860)345-4622.

💙 Together, these programs help ensure every HK student heads back to school prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Please share this post with anyone who may benefit!

07/22/2026

Benefit information for Snap and Husky

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We are better together and together we CAANH

07/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Rosa Farm for their generous donation of home-baked goodies, local sweet treats, and delicious baked goods to our Social Services Food Pantry. 🧁🍪❤️

Rosa Farm is a wonderful community partner that regularly donates to help brighten the days of our pantry clients. Their kindness and ongoing generosity make a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support.

Thank you, Rosa Farm, for helping us care for our community—one sweet treat at a time! 💕

Jessica Rosa
Rosa Farm Inc