We provide supportive health and social services that positively affect the well-being of Suffield residents during times of need.
PHOTO: The SCA building, located at 450 South Street (Route 75) Suffield
SCA’s 350 Parade Float with board members, volunteers and staff!
SCA LOVES their volunteers! Pictured are Marla Adelsberger and Pat Barnes helping to unload the food delivery from Alonzo, Community Renewal Team Employee, for our Meals on Wheels recipients.
Meals-on-Wheels volunteers, Christoph Hyder, Jamie Lussier and Jay Presser getting ready to pack the coolers for meal recipients. The meals are ALWAYS delivered with a smile!
We offer the resources and support residents require to move forward in their lives.
PHOTO: Gayle Pueschel, one of our dedicated volunteers, committed to keeping the food bank shelves stocked and tidy.
We depend on the generosity of the greater Suffield community to promote our mission and to provide an enriched level of service that would not be possible without this support.
PHOTO: Longevity awards for some of our Meals On Wheels Volunteers – pictured from left to right – Kerry White (21 years), Bob White (18 years), Dean Caswell (31 years), Michele Holcombe (15 years) , Dorothy DeForge (25 years) , Peter Kulas (15 years)
SCA 350 Float depicting some of the services we offer our residents, including how we feel about our AMAZING volunteers!
Joanne has been crocheting for SCA for years! Through her big heart and talented hands, she has spread both warmth and hope to the Suffield community!
Our Mission
Suffield Community Aid, (SCA) – your local safety net! Formerly Emergency Aid Association, the SCA provides supportive health and social services that positively affect the well-being of Suffield residents during periods of need.
The SCA is here, as it has been since 1903, to offer the resources and support that community members require to move forward in their lives. We strive to enhance the full potentials of all residents, and thereby, improve the overall quality of life in our community.
Events and Happenings
Spring Baskets for Youth
Eligible Suffield families are encouraged to contact SCA to register for our Spring Basket Program, which provides spring-themed baskets for children and teens, pre-packed grocery bags of non-perishable goods, and a grocery gift card.
Camp Scholarships available
SCA has camp subsidies available for Suffield youth to attend a camp (or camps) of their choosing. Financially eligible families can apply for a camp subsidy by contacting SCA directly at (860) 668-1986.
Calling All Suffield Graduating Seniors
We are now accepting essay submissions for the James Coggins, Jr. scholarship! Service oriented high school seniors are encouraged to submit a 500 (max) word essay to SCA directly, depicting their commitment to community service.
Read Our Annual Report 2021-2022
Annual Report Final- FY- 2022
Ask a Social Worker…
Pat Beeman, MSW is available to meet with residents at Kent Memorial Library once per month (third Thursday) to answer social services questions. Please register your slot on KML’s website: https://www.suffield-library.org/
CHOICES Counseling
Our fantastic CHOICES counseling volunteer, Sheri Burger, is available to answer questions pertaining to Medicare at SCA. Call today to schedule your individualized time with her!
Where Do you Want to Go? Transportation Subsidies are Available – click here!
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SCA Food Pantry is Well Stocked to Help with Your Food & Personal Care Needs
If you are struggling to afford food or personal care items, SCA can help. Thanks to the generosity of the Suffield community, our shelves are well stocked. Call for confidential and discreet help.
We are taking applications for CT Heating Assistance
We are taking applications for CT Heating Assistance. These government programs are designed to help offset the winter heating costs for eligible households
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