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 cu
stom 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.
