Help Us Stock Our Pantry Shelves in October

Oct 3, 2023

Please consider helping us stock our Food Pantry to help our neighbors in need this month. Our most pressing needs are cash, checks and grocery store gifts cards, which allow us to purchase fresh produce, dairy and meat for our clients. Regular sized items (not bulk) appreciated. Drop off at our pantry M-F, 9am-5pm at 636 Old Post Road; there’s a drop off area to the left of the building. Please ring the bell and someone will greet you. Please do not leave donations unattended and when the office is closed. Monetary donations are always welcome so we can purchase exactly what we need for our clients, donate here. Or, feel free to purchase from our Amazon wish list here and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry. Thank you!
– CASH, CHECKS, GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS (to buy perishables)
– Canned fruit
– Pasta sides & rice dishes
– Pasta sauce
– Sugar, flour & oil
– Ground coffee – regular, decaf & instant
– Hot chocolate / cocoa
– Canned chicken & SPAM
– Cereal & oatmeal
– Toiletries
– Cleaning products
– Dried potatoes
– Gravy
– Jelly & honey
– Pancake mix & syrup 

Fore! Today Is Our Annual Golf Outing!

Oct 2, 2023

What a gorgeous day to play golf and do good! ⛳️ We welcome our sponsors and guests for today’s Annual Golf Outing at Country Club of Fairfield, and wish them a wonderful day! Many thanks to the club and to our generous sponsors for making today possible:
 
⛳Luncheon Sponsor: Turner Construction
⛳Reception Sponsor: Global Infrastructure Partners
⛳Putting Contest Sponsor: United Security Inc.
⛳Beverage Sponsor: The DiNardo-Aiello Family Fund
⛳Greens Sponsor: Webster Private Bank
 
Birdie Sponsors:
 
Hole Sponsors:

CT NAA Applications Due October 2

Sep 27, 2023

Applications for the 2023 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program are due Monday, October 2, 2023! This program allows companies that are a C corporation paying taxes to the State of CT to receive a 60% or 100% state tax credit for their donation to Operation Hope. Funding will be used to purchase energy-efficient rehab and upgrades to Operation Hope’s affordable housing units

In last year’s round of the NAA program, we are grateful to Avangrid, Southern CT Gas Company, Santa Energy Corporation, R.C. Bigelow and TXP Services, Inc. for generously contributing to support our organization. As housing units age, Operation Hope experiences rehab costs that need attention. Required updates include roofs, HVAC systems (heating and air conditioning), windows, and energy efficient bulbs and appliances. Each of these items were part of the energy conservation efforts in line with the NAA tax credits received last year, ensuring our housing clients have a safe place to live and a roof over their head.

Companies must submit a brief application to the State between September 15 and October 2, 2023 and make a donation to Operation by December 31, 2023. Complete the NAA-02 application at https://bit.ly/ct-naa-tax-credit-form. Get a tax credit AND support Operation Hope!

Hunger Action Month Continues Through September

Sep 23, 2023

Hunger Action Month is a 30-day event each September, where people just like you join together in the mission to end hunger. Help Operation Hope of Fairfield end hunger right here in our community. Our neighbors in need need YOU. Here’s how you can help:
  1. DONATE TO OUR FOOD PANTRY, purchase on Amazon & ship directly to us here
  2. MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, $.90 of every dollar donated goes to feeding, housing and counseling our neighbors in need, donate here
Thank you!

Shana Tovah

Sep 15, 2023

Happy New Year! May this time of reflection usher in a year of love, laughter, good health, and sweet blessings for you and your family. Shana tovah!

NAA Tax Credit Program Applications Due October 2

Sep 15, 2023

Applications for the 2023 Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program are accepted beginning today through October 2, 2023. This program allows companies that are C or S corporations paying taxes to the State of CT to receive a 60% or 100% state tax credit for their donation to Operation Hope. Funding will be used to purchase energy-efficient rehab and upgrades to our affordable housing units

In last year’s round of the NAA program, we are grateful to Avangrid/UI, Southern CT Gas Company, Santa Energy Corporation, R.C. Bigelow and TXP Services, Inc. for generously contributing to support our organization. As housing units age, Operation Hope experiences rehab costs that need attention. Required updates include roofs, HVAC systems (heating and air conditioning), windows, and energy efficient bulbs and appliances. Each of these items were be part of the energy conservation efforts in line with the NAA tax credits received last year, ensuring our housing clients have a safe place to live and a roof over their head.

Companies must submit a brief application to the State between September 15 and October 2, 2023 and make a donation to Operation by December 31, 2023. Complete the NAA-02 application here. Get a tax credit AND support Operation Hope!

Help Support Us with Target Circle

Sep 14, 2023

🎯 Operation Hope has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Target Circle Giving Program! Now through September 30, member-shoppers can use the Circle app to cast votes earned from eligible Target purchases towards JumpStart to help us earn a share of their corporate giving.

🎯 Target Circle is a loyalty program that gives member-shoppers special savings and perks. To vote, Target Circle members can open the mobile app or log into their account at https://www.target.com/circle. The Giving Program can be accessed under the “Community Support” tab, where users can find the number of available votes they have accumulated and a link to cast their votes. The voting process is ongoing, meaning that the more votes shoppers earn on their Target runs, the more votes they can cast during the campaign.

🎯 Thank you!

Help Us During Hunger Action Month

Sep 12, 2023

Hunger Action Month is a 30-day event each September, where people just like you join together in the mission to end hunger. Help Operation Hope of Fairfield end hunger right here in our community. Our neighbors in need need YOU. Here’s how you can help:
  1. DONATE TO OUR FOOD PANTRY, purchase on Amazon & ship directly to us: https://bit.ly/oh-food-pantry-wish-list
  2. MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, $.90 of every dollar donated goes to feeding, housing and counseling our neighbors in need: https://bit.ly/oh-donate-now
Thank you!

Office Closed Today, September 12

Sep 12, 2023

Our office at 636 Old Post Road is closed today, Tuesday, September 12, due to an offsite employee training. Please do not leave donations outside the building. The Community Kitchen at 50 Nichols Street will be serving lunch (11:30) and dinner (5:30). We will see you tomorrow, thank you!

OFFICE & FOOD PANTRY


636 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-5588
[email protected]

OFFICE & DONATION HOURS

Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Please do not leave donations at the door 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
203-254-2934

COMMUNITY KITCHEN HOURS

Meals served Monday - Friday:

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