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BOS Approves Food Pantry Grant, Teen Mental Health Funding, Public Narcan Cabinet
['Jarret Liotta']
Good Morning Wilton
Key Points The Board of Selectmen approved applying for an $11,973 state grant to support the Wilton Food Pantry .
Why It Matters: The approvals bring additional funding and resources to established Wilton programs supporting food security, youth mental health and opioid overdose prevention.
The board also approved installation of a publicly accessible naloxone cabinet in the Youth Services area of Comstock Community Center.
Food Pantry GrantThe board unanimously approved applying for and accepting an $11,973 Emergency Food Pantry Assistance Grant through the Connecticut Department of Social Services and United Way.
The Opioid Fund consists of money allotted to municipalities following nationwide legal settlements between states and opioid manufacturers, shippers and retailers.