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Ridgefield Social Services Upon request, we will also arrange for the actual delivery of services. to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Ridgefield Department of Social Services has a wealth of information about agencies and resources which offer services and benefits to senior citizens, people with disabilities, victims of abuse and neglect, veterans and people with limited incomes. Social Services offers local individuals and families a comprehensive array of crisis intervention, information and referral services which are custom tailored to their particular circumstances. We are available to provide needs assessments as well as identification of local and area providers of services appropriate to the requirements of Ridgefield residents. Our extensive network of helping agencies such as the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, the Fire Department, the Police Department, Meals on Wheels, the Youth Service Bureau, the State Department of Children and Families and our regional hospitals, allows us to quickly gain access to the services needed to aid Ridgefielders in both crisis and non-crisis situations. The Ridgefield Food Pantry owes it existence to the generosity of the people of Ridgefield. It is located on the second floor of the Ridgefield Town Hall and contains non-perishable foods as well as personal care and household products. It is available to all residents who are in need and is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. Donations are always gratefully welcomed and may be brought to the Social Services Department in Town Hall; please call in advance for larger donations. Several programs that address a variety of needs within the community are also offered. They include:
• Cell Phones for Safe Seniors and People with Disabilities
• Friendly Shopper Service Program
• The Latchkey Kid Program
• The Campership Program

The Ridgefield Emergency Fund which is also supported entirely by donations. Funds are used to purchase food certificates, home heating fuel, electricity, clothing, and other basic needs for financially distressed local residents. Tax-deductible contributions are always both much needed and much appreciated. Checks payable to the Emergency Fund may be mailed directly to the Department of Social Services, 400 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877

All inquiries, as with all communications with us, are completely confidential.

Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry is Friday 10/23.Distribution runs from 9:45 to 10:45.Please bring your own bags or c...
10/21/2026

Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry is Friday 10/23.

Distribution runs from 9:45 to 10:45.
Please bring your own bags or cart.

Where: St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 6 Ivy Hill Road, Ridgefield
How: Please park at St. Andrew's Church and remain in your car until your number is called. This is a farmer's market style distribution where consumers pick the items they want.

The distribution will run for 1 hour and is open to anyone.
Please check the CT Foodshare website for up to date scheduling and if there is adverse weather.
CT Foodshare mobile pantry schedule:
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/

Alternatives:
Ridgefield also has Community Cupboards available to anyone at 5 locations across town:
https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/departments/social_services/food_pantry.php

Community Dinner every Wednesday, 6pm at First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT

Please consider donating to Ridgefield Social Services to help support your neighbors. You can make an online donation at the link below:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/a0706d47-8502-4274-9b41-e2d8c3503ae1

Tim and Mary Dent from Tim Dent Team are hosting a co****le tournament with proceeds to support Ridgefield Social Servi...
10/20/2026

Tim and Mary Dent from Tim Dent Team are hosting a co****le tournament with proceeds to support Ridgefield Social Services and our Emergency Fund. This is an incredibly generous offer to help us support your Ridgefield neighbors.

Please check out the details below to learn more.

This is going to be a fun one! 🎯🍻

We're getting everyone together for Bags, Boards & Brews on Friday, November 6, and we'd really love for you to join us!

A little friendly co****le competition, some good food, a few laughs, and most importantly, a chance to help our neighbors right here in Ridgefield. And yes, we'll have raffle drawings and prizes for our first and second place winners, too!

The best part? 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Ridgefield Social Services' Emergency Fund, helping local individuals and families who could use a little extra support.

đź“Ť Elicit Brewing Company | Danbury, CT

🗓️ Friday, November 6 | 5:30–9 PM
🎟️ $75 includes dinner, two drinks, and the option to play!

Whether you're coming to compete or just hang out and support a great cause, we'd love to see you there.

Sign up here: https://timdentteam.com/co****le-tournament/

Are you concerned about a loved one’s substance use? Learn more about a program offering from Ridgefield Youth and Fami...
10/20/2026

Are you concerned about a loved one’s substance use? Learn more about a program offering from Ridgefield Youth and Family Services.

Do you love someone in recovery but don’t know how to support them?
Learn skills to strengthen your relationship and increase the likelihood of changed behaviors with Real Support: Compassionate Responses to Addiction in the Family.

When: This 15 week support group begins September 28th, 2026 @ 7-8:30 pm

Where: The Barn at St. Mary’s Church 55 Catoonah St Ridgefield, CT 06877

For more information or to register, please contact Lynn Tidgwell at [email protected]

It has been an honor to know and work with Norma “Nora” Kalil Rohde of Ridgefield over the past 5+ years. Nora came int...
10/19/2026

It has been an honor to know and work with Norma “Nora” Kalil Rohde of Ridgefield over the past 5+ years. Nora came into town hall one day to say hello to the social services director, who happened to be coming down the stairs at that very moment.

That impromptu meet up started a 5+ year relationship where Nora entered the world of supporting Ridgefield Social Services food insecurity program. Although Nora already had a 30+ year volunteer career in her prior home of Stamford, where she helped organize volunteers to collect and distribute food for those who experienced food insecurity.

In Ridgefield she helped form an informal group of local residents who share their time and talents to support fundraising efforts. This group is affectionately called "Ridgefield Community Table" and provides Ridgefield Social Services support throughout the year to help keep our grocery gift card program running. In fact, you may have seen "Ridgefield Community Table" outside Stop & Shop this weekend promoting awareness and collecting donations.

Thank you Nora for your long history of addressing food insecurity in a myriad of ways. The Ridgefield, Danbury and Stamford areas are better for having known you.

The next Community Dinner is later on this evening!What's on the menu?Food, fellowship, friends, desserts...Wednesday 10...
10/14/2026

The next Community Dinner is later on this evening!

What's on the menu?
Food, fellowship, friends, desserts...

Wednesday 10/14
- 6-7pm
- First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT
- All are welcomed.
- Take home items will be available. Both non-perishable items or leftovers.
- Cost need not be a barrier. Donate $7, $3, $1...or just walk in.
- A special thank you to tonight's host, the Mission Ministry and Friends!

An amazing opportunity to share in a meal with your neighbors!
Come for the food, come for the fellowship or come for both!

Proceeds go to support the Ridgefield Social Services.

Please consider donating to Ridgefield Social Services to help support your neighbors. You can make a one time or recurring online donation at the link below:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/e25a5460-49f2-409f-a0f4-25baaab539ad

Ridgefield Youth and Family Services has several new opportunities to connect to receive support.Starting in October, th...
10/13/2026

Ridgefield Youth and Family Services has several new opportunities to connect to receive support.

Starting in October, they are launching two new no-cost groups for adults 60+: Processing the Waves of Grief and The Caregiver Experience.
Both groups are designed to offer consistent spaces for connection, conversation, and support.

The next Community Dinner is later on this evening!What's on the menu?Food, fellowship, friends, desserts...Wednesday 10...
10/07/2026

The next Community Dinner is later on this evening!

What's on the menu?
Food, fellowship, friends, desserts...

Wednesday 10/7
- 6-7pm
- First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT
- All are welcomed.
- Take home items will be available. Both non-perishable items or leftovers.
- Cost need not be a barrier. Donate $7, $3, $1...or just walk in.
- A special thank you to tonight's host, the Farmer Family!

An amazing opportunity to share in a meal with your neighbors!
Come for the food, come for the fellowship or come for both!

Proceeds go to support the Ridgefield Social Services.

Please consider donating to Ridgefield Social Services to help support your neighbors. You can make a one time or recurring online donation at the link below:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/e25a5460-49f2-409f-a0f4-25baaab539ad

Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry is Friday 10/9.Distribution runs from 9:45 to 10:45.Please bring your own bags or ca...
10/06/2026

Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry is Friday 10/9.

Distribution runs from 9:45 to 10:45.
Please bring your own bags or cart.

Where: St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 6 Ivy Hill Road, Ridgefield
How: Please park at St. Andrew's Church and remain in your car until your number is called. This is a farmer's market style distribution where consumers pick the items they want.

The distribution will run for 1 hour and is open to anyone.
Please check the CT Foodshare website for up to date scheduling and if there is adverse weather.
CT Foodshare mobile pantry schedule:
https://mobilefoodpantry.ctfoodshare.org/

Alternatives:
Ridgefield also has Community Cupboards available to anyone at 5 locations across town:
https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/departments/social_services/food_pantry.php

Community Dinner every Wednesday, 6pm at First Congregational Church of Ridgefield, CT

Please consider donating to Ridgefield Social Services to help support your neighbors. You can make an online donation at the link below:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/a0706d47-8502-4274-9b41-e2d8c3503ae1

10/06/2026

What an amazing showing by Ridgefield CT Lions Club at last week's community dinner. They planned, shopped, prepped, cooked, served and cleaned up! You can always know the Lions will go the extra mile for their community.

Ridgefield Social Services is thankful to the Lions Cub of Ridgefield for their help with this past community dinner, and all the other ways they contribute to make Ridgefield an amazing community... day after day, year after year, always.

Thank you to FCC and your volunteers and all your patrons as always for creating this amazing opportunity for the community to come together for food and fellowship. Our clients are also so very thankful for the assistance that supports our food assistance program.

Confused about Medicare open enrollment?Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and Ridgefield has trained volunte...
10/05/2026

Confused about Medicare open enrollment?

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and Ridgefield has trained volunteers to help you understand how to get the prescription coverage you need at the best price and even at your preferred pharmacy.

Click the link below for Ridgefield residents to schedule your appointment:
https://bit.ly/RidgefieldCHOICES

Ridgefield Commission on Aging
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400 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12034312777

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