Alliance for Community Empowerment (formerly ABCD)
Bridgeport's federally designated Community Action Agency (the renamed ABCD). Runs the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) for the region (winter heating bills, water/sewer help, furnace repair, utility budget plans) and provides hands-on help applying for and renewing SNAP food benefits, including document upload, DSS portal tasks, and pre-screening.
Call to confirmAcceptingFree (income-eligible)
Verified 6/26/2026 (via web check)
Energy intake by appointment: (203) 384-6904
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
City social services information and referrals for people with disabilities, including connections to public benefits, accessibility supports, transportation, and community services.
Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 5/8/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of Bridgeport residency, and any benefit or disability paperwork.
Connecticut's state social-services field office serving the Bridgeport region. Accepts and processes applications for SNAP (food stamps), HUSKY/Medicaid, and cash assistance (TANF/State Supplement). This is the office that determines eligibility and issues benefits. Apply in person, online at connect. ct. gov, or by phone.
Call to confirmAcceptingFree
Verified 6/26/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri business hours (call to confirm)
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
A Federally Qualified Health Center in Bridgeport that helps patients apply for Medicaid, HUSKY A & B, and other coverage, and offers a sliding-fee discount for the uninsured. A practical on-the-ground option for residents who need help enrolling in HUSKY/Medicaid alongside getting care.
Call to confirmAcceptingFree enrollment help; sliding scale for care
Verified 6/26/2026 (via web check)
Health-center business hours (call for enrollment help)
Before you go: Bring photo ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and any bills or account information related to the help you need.
City reentry support for residents returning from incarceration, with referrals for employment, housing, identification, benefits, mentoring, and community services.
Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 5/8/2026 (via web check)
Mon-Fri business hours; call to confirm
Before you go: Bring ID if you have it, release paperwork, and any probation/parole contact information.
State office administering SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF), Medicaid/HUSKY Health, and other public benefits for low-income individuals and families.
Call to confirmAccepting
Verified 4/10/2026 (via web check)
Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.