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The Arc Eastern Connecticut s Classic Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookie debuted on supermarket shelves in 2016 creating jobs at minimum wage for people with IDD in Eastern Connecticut Now sold in more than 20 Connecticut stores and businesses The Arc ECT s Classic Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookies are much more than a great cookie People with IDD learn critical job skills while making an excellent product and go on to achieve independence and success at jobs in local businesses across Eastern Connecticut TheArcECT com Our Story The Arc Eastern Connecticut was formed in 1952 by parents determined that their children with IDD be allowed EQUAL participation and choice in America s schools workplaces and communities This commitment sparked a national social and civil rights movement that continues today Founded on the principle of FULL INCLUSION and the belief that each of us has the right to fully live our dreams The Arc Eastern Connecticut today provides services and supports to nearly 1 000 people and their families in the region 125 Sachem Street Norwich CT 06360 T 860 889 4435 E info thearcect org TheArcECT com
Fun Facts The Arc ECT s Classic Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookie beat the competition in a national focus group taste test conducted at ShopRite grocery stores Real Jobs for Real Pay The Arc ECT s cookie factory a microbusiness located in Woodstock CT enables people with intellectual and developmental disabilities IDD to secure paying careers at local restaurants hotels stores and more in Eastern Connecticut Available at these convenient Eastern Connecticut locations Ace Hardware Norwich Waterford Chace Building Supply McQuade s Marketplace Fiddleheads Food Co op Flanders Fish Market Restaurant Tri Town Foods Big Y check TheArcECT com for locations Stop Shop check TheArcECT com for locations ShopRite check TheArcECT com for locations Want Cookies Find a complete list of locations here TheArcECT com I think you guys are doing a great job here I think this is a model that we can expand to other parts of the state and the country for that matter CT State Senator Ted Kennedy Jr Five or more chips per delicious cookie More than 1 million cookies SOLD Cookies are Our Business Our Classic Cookies are created by very special hands Since 1952 The Arc E astern Connecticut has provided programs for life skills job training and home support to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their full potential and live their dreams 10 minutes Approximate time the average pack of Classic Crunch cookies lasts during a car ride home Unofficial test results Every locally made cookie crafted with pride and passion creates double pleasures great taste and helping people with IDD fulfill their dreams Who knew giving back to your community could taste so good TheArcECT com HANDCRAFTED All Natural NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS NO PRESERVATIVES