Merry Christmas – We Are Closed Today

Merry Christmas! Operation Hope’s Christmas closures today are as follows:
 
🎄 Business office (636 Old Post Rd.) closed Thursday, December 25 (donations are not accepted during business closures); reopens December 26
🎄 Community Kitchen (50 Nichols St.) closed Thursday, December 25; reopens December 26
🎄 Pantry closed December 25 – 28; reopens December 29

Happy Holidays from Operation Hope of Fairfield ✨

May you find strength in faith, perseverance in hope, and joy in love this holiday season. Your support makes it possible for us to share these gifts with our neighbors in need. Thank you for helping us bring faith, hope and love to our community every day and throughout the year.
 
We wish you and your loved ones a happy Hanukkah, a merry Christmas, a happy Kwanzaa and a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, peace, and light! ✨
 
Please note: Operation Hope’s services – the Business Office, Pantry, donation drop off and Community Kitchen – will be closed in observance of Christmas on December 25. All but the Pantry will be open for regular hours on December 26; Pantry resumes regular hours on December 29.
 
 

Thank You for Making the Holidays Merry & Bright for our Clients

We are incredibly grateful to these organizations and churches for making the holidays merry and bright for our neighbors in need! Thank you to NCL (National Charity League) Redding Area Chapter, SASO (Scholars & Athletes Serving Others) Boys, SASO (Scholars & Athletes Serving Others) Girls, and local resident Karen Carelli & her group of volunteers for donating stockings filled to the brim with toys, activities, basic necessities and treats. To Our Lady of Assumption Church and St. Pius X Parish for making us the beneficiary of your generous Giving Trees, providing gifts and necessities for our clients. Thank you to Fairfield Garden Club and Greenfield Hill Garden Club for gifting beautiful wreaths and baskets of festive flowers and greenery to adorn our office and Community Kitchen, bringing holiday cheer to all of our visitors.

Your generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of those we serve, sharing with our clients the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

 

 

Fairfield Girl Scout Troops & Volunteers Donate 185 Dozen Cookies for Client Holiday Baskets

Fairfield Girl Scout Troop 30176 hosted its 9th Annual Cookie Platter Project for Operation Hope, making 185 cookie boxes of a dozen cookies each – that’s 2,220 cookies, if you’re counting! The troop solicited the help of other Girl Scout troops and local volunteers to provide treats. Hershey kisses and mini candy canes were also included in the treat boxes that will be gifted to our clients along with their December holiday meal baskets. The Scouts assembled the boxes at First Church Congregational and delivered them next door to us earlier this week. Thanks so much to all Fairfield Girl Scout troops and the many generous volunteers around town who provided cookies and treats, making the holidays sweet this season for our neighbors in need!

Lolli Sutton Holiday Trunk Show to Benefit Operation Hope

We’re thrilled to be part of the Jill Malone Fine Jewelry Holiday Trunk Show at Lolli Sutton on December 18! Come by the store from 2-7pm, 1875 Post Road in Fairfield, and browse and shop. Bring a friend! This is the perfect opportunity to buy a gift – and gift yourself! Proceeds from 10% of jewelry sales will benefit Operation Hope of Fairfield. Thank you to Lolli Sutton and Jill Malone for including us in their outreach efforts this holiday season!

Grateful for End of Year Donation from Colony Wealth Advisors

Donations of any kind mean the world to us, and we are so grateful for a generous year-end donation from Colony Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott. Pictured here are Executive Director Carla Miklos with Financial Advisor, Carolyn Frzop, sharing the impactful work we do every day. We appreciate CWA including us in their outreach efforts and for helping us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time. 

Looking to Fill January Community Kitchen Dinners

As the holidays approach, it’s time for us to think about January and feeding our neighbors in need that month. We’re in need of help filling out the JANUARY 2, JANUARY 15 & JANUARY 20 Community Kitchen dinners! We’re looking for these items – proteins, starch & veggie side dishes, salad, dessert & drinks. Homemade or store bought, either is fine! Please consider providing a meal component as often, this is the only meal our guests will eat all day. Thank you so much, we cannot do what we do without you! All info is in the SignUpGenius here.

Happy Hanukkah!

From our Operation Hope family to you and yours, we hope you are blessed with gifts of love, peace and happiness this Hanukkah and in the coming year. May we all be a source of light for  one another 🕎💙🤍🕯

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated for December 14-15

🥶🥶🥶 Governor Ned Lamont yesterday announced that he is activating Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and remaining in effect until noon on Monday, December 15, 2025, due to a blast of arctic air that will impact the state, including windchill temperatures during the overnight hours that are expected to be at or below zero. Anyone in need of shelter or a warming center is urged to visit 2-1-1 at https://uwc.211ct.org/get-help/warmingcenters/ or call or call 2-1-1 find your nearest warming center. Transportation can be provided if necessary. Please stay warm and safe!

Our Most Heartfelt Thanks to You this Thanksgiving

To the many individuals, families & friends, clubs & organizations, businesses, schools & universities, social groups, religious organizations, concerts, Town of Fairfield departments and local politicians, we thank you for your help this past Thanksgiving 🧡 Because of your generous contributions and drives, the Thanksgiving baskets for our Pantry clients were overflowing with goodies, ensuring individuals and families enjoyed a festive feast. Thanks to you, the Thanksgiving meal we served in the Community Kitchen ensured our neighbors in need enjoyed a holiday meal in dignity and with hope, as for many, that was their only meal of the day. Thank you for always opening your hearts to those in need in our community, We are grateful for you this Thanksgiving and through the holiday season. 

OFFICE & FOOD PANTRY


636 Old Post Road

Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-5588
[email protected]

OFFICE & DONATION HOURS

Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (donations accepted until 4:30pm)
Please do not leave donations unattended at the door or when the office is closed.

PANTRY HOURS

  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
    10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY KITCHEN

50 Nichols Street
Fairfield, CT
 06824
203-254-2935

COMMUNITY KITCHEN HOURS

Meals served Monday - Friday:

  • Lunch: 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Dinner: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

GET HELP IMMEDIATELY: If you are homeless or hungry in Fairfield County dial 211 24/7

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