Canton: Still Time To Apply for Back-to-School Assistance

CANTON, CT — Canton families who need help purchasing school supplies can still seek assistance through the town's 2026 Back-to-School Supplies Program.

Canton Social & Community Services is providing school supplies to eligible Canton students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. The town said there is still time to apply for assistance.

Applicants must provide proof of Canton residency and/or attendance at Canton schools, according to the program application.

School supplies are scheduled to be distributed by appointment from Tuesday, Aug. 11, through Thursday, Aug. 13.

The application lists an Aug. 3 return deadline, but the town subsequently said in a social media post that there is "still time to apply."

Families seeking assistance should complete the application and return it to Canton Social & Community Services. The form also asks applicants for household information and whether the parent, guardian, or child is enrolled in certain assistance programs.

Canton Social & Community Services is located at 40 Dyer Ave. Questions can be directed to the department at 860-693-5811 or SASS@townofcantonct.org.