Blog - Operation Hope of Fairfield

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Extended to January 10

Jan 9, 2025

🥶🥶🥶Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to an updated weather forecast indicating that the current stretch of frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day, he is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. High temperatures during this period are forecast to be in the mid to upper twenties, and overnight lows are expected to be in the single digits and teens. Winds are expected to be out of the northwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts potentially reaching 40 miles per hour. If you or someone you know is in urgent need of a place to keep warm, find your nearest warming center by calling 2-1-1 or at https://uwc.211ct.org/get-help/warmingcenters/. Stay warm and safe!

Meatball Making Fundraiser for Operation Hope Almost Full!

Jan 8, 2025

Almost sold out! Reserve your spot here today for this fun, interactive and delicious way to connect with friends old and new! Making friends and making meatballs with Italian Kitchen and connectfairfield! Just a few spaces left for this event on January 26, 4pm! A portion of the proceeds benefits Operation Hope.

New Blooms for the New Year!

Jan 7, 2025

Treat someone special to a special bouquet and help us end hunger! During the month of January, visit the Stop & Shop at 1160 Kings Hwy Cutoff in Fairfield to purchase a $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet to benefit Operation Hope 💐 For every bouquet sold, Operation Hope will receive $1 to help stock our food pantry. Every dollar counts when we are helping out neighbors in need. Thank you! ❤💐🙏

January’s Most Needed Items for Our Pantry – Shop in Store or Amazon

Jan 3, 2025

We are looking for some very basic items to help stock our Pantry. Help us feed and care for over 800 local families and individuals! Regular sized items (not bulk) appreciated. Drop off at our pantry M-F, 9am-4:30pm 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, if easier, simply 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)

– Sugar, flour & oil
– Pasta sauce

– Microwave popcorn

– Green tea & herbal tea

– Jelly & honey
– Canned tuna & other canned fish

– Shampoo

– Conditioner
– Body wash
– Lotion

– Paper towels

Start Off the New Year Cozy in Pink Cardinal Apparel

Jan 2, 2025

Get cozy in the New Year with Pink Cardinal Apparel! Pink Cardinal is a new, local to Fairfield, custom apparel brand with a mission to give 50% of proceeds to non-profit organizations. Operation Hope will receive 50% of proceeds of any purchase where Operation Hope is selected under the drop-down menu when you pick your item to buy. There is a large variety of product available, all of which can be customized with a word, one, two or three initials and/or a number. All products are made from 100% organic cotton and are super soft and premium. Order here any time, and free shipping for orders over $100 🩷

Schedule Your Tree Pick Up from Ruscito Resolutions – through January 16

Jan 1, 2025

It’s a New Year so why not consider having your holiday tree picked up sooner than later?🎄Call Paul at Ruscito Resolutions to pick up your holiday tree so you don’t have to see it sitting on your curb for the next 3 weeks! Book a tree pick up through January 16, call or text Paul at 203-767-1582. For just $20, your tree will be picked up at your convenience and taken to WeCare Denali for an environmentally friendly disposal. Your tree will be recycled into mulch compost and top soil. $5 of each tree pick up will be donated to Operation Hope! ❤️ Ruscito Resolutions is also picking up non-perishable donations with your tree pick up to help stock our Food Pantry. Please keep Paul in mind for other small jobs, such as dump runs, assembling furniture/sheds and other odd jobs. Thank you, Ruscito Resolutions!

Happy New Year from Operation Hope

Dec 30, 2024

Hello friend,

As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the resilience, support and generosity of our community, and how you continue to sustain Operation Hope’s ability to keep helping our neighbors in need. Thank you for placing your faith in us and for sharing our vision and hope that no one should go hungry and that everyone deserves a safe place to live.

Please consider making a year-end tax deductible gift to Operation Hope at https://operationhopect.org/#donate. Our efforts to end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time, are not possible without you. Together, we can make a difference and create positive and lasting change.

From all of us here at Operation Hope, we wish you a year where hope and love shine brightly in your heart. Happy 2025!

Gratefully yours,

Carla Miklos

Executive Director

Operation Hope of Fairfield

Please note: Operation Hope’s services – the Business Office, Pantry, donation drop off and Community Kitchen – will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on January 1, 2025. All will be open for regular hours on January 2.

Operation Hope’s New Year’s Closures

Dec 30, 2024

Operation Hope’s services – Business Office, donation drop off and Food Pantry – will be closed January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year. All services resume regular hours on January 2. Have a safe and happy New Year! 🎆

Laurie Berkner Band Raises Funds for Operation Hope

Dec 27, 2024

Thanks so much to the Laurie Berkner Band for its generous donation of $640! We were honored to be the nonprofit partner of two of the beloved children’s music band’s holiday-themed shows on November 23 at SHU Community Theatre. $1 of every ticket sold for these two shows was donated to Operation Hope. And the Laurie Berkner Band recently reached an AMAZING milestone: over $10,000 raised for charity through their shows this year! Thank you to Twinkle Arts for Good and all of the show attendees for helping us do some GOOD in the world!

Season’s Greetings from Operation Hope

Dec 24, 2024

Dear friend,

It is a time to reflect on all that has happened over the last year and count our blessings. We are grateful for the generosity from so many individuals, businesses and organizations in our compassionate community. Sharing your time, talents and treasure to support our neighbors in need is vital. We cannot do what we do without you. Thank you for placing your faith in us and for sharing our hope that no one should go hungry and that everyone deserves a safe place to live.

I am so very proud of the many ways in which the Operation Hope team and our Board continues to go above and beyond for our clients during yet another difficult year. I thank them for all they do every day to keep our clients safe and supported. By providing homeless outreach, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, homeless prevention, a food pantry and community meals, we are ensuring that our struggling neighbors are not left behind.

If you’re looking beyond the December holidays, I invite you to scroll below to participate in innovative ways to support Operation Hope. But for now, as another year draws to a close, I hope you have a chance to pause and enjoy the magic of the season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa! From all of us here at Operation Hope, we wish you and your loved ones peace, health and happiness this holiday season and in the New Year!

Gratefully yours,

Carla Miklos

Executive Director

Operation Hope of Fairfield

Please note: Operation Hope’s services will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day for the following:

– December 20-26: Pantry is closed (reopens December 27 and 30)

– December 25: Business Office, Pantry, donation drop off & Community Kitchen are closed (all but the Pantry reopens December 26)

– January 1, 2025: Business Office, Pantry, donation drop off & Community Kitchen are closed (all reopens January 2)

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