Suffield Community Aid | your local safety net

Our Mission

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

Our Services

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.

How You Can Help

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)

Annual Appeal

Your financial support makes a world of difference. Please give generously!

PHOTO: SCA staff at the unveiling of our new sign!)

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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

These are stressful times – Strategies to help:

Coping with stress during infectious disease breakout

SCA Building closed to the public, but we are still working!

Covid-19 has changed the way we operate, but we are still here to help! If you are having trouble feeding your family or heating your home, we can assist you!

James F. Coggins, Jr. Community Service Award – Open to graduating high school applicants!

In memory of our late volunteer and board member, SCA offers a $1,000 award to a graduating Suffield high school senior who demonstrates selflessness, generosity and concern for the community through their volunteer activities. A 500 word essay is required by...

Spring Bereavement Support Group Starting April 17th!

The group will meet on Friday mornings from 10:30 to 12:00 noon beginning April 17th and ending on May 22nd. The program is offered at no cost and light refreshments will be provided. The Suffield Mini-Bus is available to assist with transport, but residents must call...

SCA’s Annual Report: Who we are and what we do!

Read our ANNUAL REPORT FY2019_

You’re Invited to The Memory Cafe – For those with early to moderate cognitive loss…

The Memory Cafe - for people with early to moderate cognitive loss and their friends and family! It meets two times a month - the second Wednesday and the last Tuesday! Please see the attached flier for the details! Memory...

Are Meals-on-Wheels an Option For You?

Qualified homebound seniors, age 60 and over, living in Suffield can receive healthy lunches and dinners delivered to their door. Meals are balanced, nutritious and diet specific. A $2.50 donation per meal is suggested by the CRT to help cover costs. Contact SCA!