Naugatuck Valley Health District

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Funding Opportunity for Non-Foodshare Connecticut Food Pantries

United Way of Connecticut is partnering with the CT Department of Social Services to provide funding to food pantries not affiliated with the Connecticut Foodshare Network.

Eligible organizations can apply for funding to help provide free food to their communities.

Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis through November 30, 2026

👉 Apply here: https://ctunitedway.submittable.com/submit

Key eligibility requirements include:
• Operating a food pantry serving the general public in Connecticut for at least 12 months
• Not part of the CT Foodshare Agency Network
• 501c3 in good standing or municipality-run
• Ability to document annual food purchase costs
• Listed in 211 CT (or sign-up within 30 days of award)

Learn more: ctunitedway.org/foodpantry

Help us spread the word to organizations making a difference!

06/08/2026

Go Green for Your Health, Garden and Community
Naugatuck Valley CoG Composter & Rain Barrel Sale June 13

As part of our Planetree person-centered care model, Griffin Health is committed to maintaining an exceptional healing environment at our facilities and to improving the well-being of our community.

We understand the benefits that incorporating natural elements and views of nature can have on the mind, body and spirit of patients and how eating fresh fruits and vegetables supports wellness.

It is with this love and respect for nature that we actively support environmental sustainability and foster healthy eating habits, including the benefits of gardening nutritious produce and environmentally friendly practices such as water conservation and composting, that we promote the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments composter and rain barrel sale on June 13.

Please visit www.nvcogct.gov/compostersale for more information.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Are you currently pregnant? Have you given birth in the last two years? The Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center is recruiting participants to share their experiences with an aim to better understand the experiences of individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Insights gathered will help inform research and future efforts to support maternal health in our community.

See the flyer for more details.

For questions, contact Summaya Multany at [email protected]

06/02/2026

We are always happy to talk about what we do in public health. Last week, NVHD’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emilija Griceviciute returned to her high school alma mater, Ansonia High School, to talk to students about her public health academic pathway and career experiences so far. Thanks for the opportunity Ansonia Public Schools

05/28/2026

Our Bags Are Packed!

Visitors to the Baby Fair at the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital this Saturday will receive bags loaded with free maternity and baby care items (while supplies last)!

We hope to see you and your family on May 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby, for our Annual Baby Fair.

Expectant parents, new parents and their families can get a good feel for the area’s maternity and childcare resources as this free event features many exhibitors, special offers and discounts, raffles, door prizes, tours of the Childbirth Center and information about the Center’s classes and support groups for before and after childbirth.

05/26/2026