Submitted by Becky Rice, Haddam Senior and Social Services Director
(November 13, 2024) — The following is a report from Haddam Senior and Social Services for October, 2024. Please note that the Social Services report includes totals for the Municipal Agent.
Senior and Social Services
The following programs serviced the community in October:
Haddam Emergency Food Bank serviced a total of 98 individuals. Included in this total were 48 Seniors, 31 Adults, and 19 children. In addition to food, Haddam Emergency Food Bank serviced two families with gift cards to local restaurants and/or grocery stores in town.
Haddam Emergency Fuel Bank serviced four families with fuel assistance in October: 3- Oil and 1- Electric.
Haddam Social Services serviced seven individuals with paperwork assistance.
Haddam Social Services/Clothing Bank serviced 297 individuals with clothing.
Haddam Social Services did no wellness checks in October.
Senior Van
The Senior Van serviced a total of 128 trips in October, with 49 Medical appointments, 49 for the Shopping Trip, 14 to the Senior Center, and 16 for Other Trips.
Haddam Senior Center
The Senior Center was open 17 days during October.
The Senior Center distributed 179 Futures Inc. Meals, and had 334 attendees for the month of October.
Senior Programs/Attendance:
Medicare- 22
Medicare 1:1 Reviews- 3
Pizza and a Movie-11
Crafts- 6
COVID Clinic- 17
Flu Clinic- 23
Trip to Pez and Lunch- 10
There were 13 days with 20+ Seniors in attendance at the Senior Center.
