Congressman Jim Himes Recognizes Carla Miklos as Top Female Leader

May 15, 2024

We’re immensely proud to announce that our Executive Director, Carla Miklos, has been nominated by Congressman Jim Himes as a woman leader in our district! 🙌 While those who have had the privilege of collaborating with Carla over the years, we appreciate the Congressman’s recognition of Carla as a role model, a source of inspiration and an integral part of our community ❤
 
Carla’s leadership championing local homeless prevention and economic opportunity for our struggling neighbors make southwest Connecticut a better place for everyone. Through her tireless dedication and unwavering drive, she empowers Operation Hope’s invaluable team and countless volunteers to make a critical and significant impact in our community. As a strong female leader, Carla inspires those around her and helps all of us build on each other’s strengths. Thanks so much to the community member who nominated Carla and to Congressman Himes for the acknowledgment 🙏
 
Congratulations, Carla! ⭐️

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 12, 2024

Mother’s Day offers a very special opportunity to honor those who open so many doors in our lives. Mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, daughters, fathers, sons, uncles, friends, neighbors and mentors all touch our lives in significant and lasting ways. When you shower your mom or the special person who plays that role in your life today, please think of the moms struggling in our community. We thank you for helping us provide the most basic of needs to the most vulnerable members of our community. In difficult and uncertain times, those in need, more than ever, depend on caring and compassionate people like you. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Donations Needed to Help Fill Pantry Shelves this Month

May 8, 2024

If you’re stocking up on your pantry basics, please take a moment to help our neighbors in need. 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-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, 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)
– Instant ramen cups
– Peanut butter & jelly
– Pasta sauce & tomato products
– Baking mixes
– Jello & pudding
– Broth & chowder
– Hot sauce, BBQ sauce & other sauces
– Crackers & cookies
– Cleaning products (disinfectant wipes, all purpose cleaning spray, etc.)
– Paper towels
– Tissues
– Toilet paper

Helene Daly Inspires COMPASSion Daily

May 7, 2024

Inadvertently an ad in last week’s 21st Annual Evening of Hope program went missing so we wanted to share a special shoutout for Helene Daly of COMPASS 🏡 The mission of Compass is to help everyone find their place in the world, which is also part of our mission ❤ Helene is a fixture in the Fairfield community, and not only through Compass does she inspire COMPASSion daily, but also through the community group she helped co-found, Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Fairfield & Southport. Helene, thank you for your continued and generous support of Operation Hope and our neighbors in need!

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Apr 26, 2024

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Operation Hope relies tremendously on you, our volunteers. You form the backbone of our ability to provide affordable housing, run the food pantry and offer services for our neighbors in need.

Not just this week, but every day, we thank the countless people of all ages near and far who lend their time, treasure, talent, voice and support to advance our mission to end hunger and end homelessness. Together, we are helping people solve their crises and build stability in an environment in which compassion inspires dignity and hope.

Declutter Your Home by Hosting a Tag Sale on August 3

Apr 23, 2024

Spring time means spring cleaning…which means it’s time to start thinking about hosting a Tag Sale as part of Operation Hope’s Town-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday, August 3! Sales take place in Fairfield and Southport and you choose the hours between 9am-3pm on August 3. Host a Tag Sale in your home or yard and choose to donate proceeds to Operation Hope’s efforts to end hunger and homelessness here in our community. Click here to sign up to host by July 10. Put your stuff to good use!

Donate to Help Fill our Pantry Shelves in April

Apr 7, 2024

If you’re stocking up on your pantry basics, please take a moment to help our neighbors in need. 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-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, 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)
– Crackers & cookies
– Microwave popcorn
– Pancake mix & syrup
– Peanut butter
– Jelly & honey
– Sugar
– Oil
– Flour
– Pasta sauce & tomato products
– Juice (not juice boxes)
– Nuts & dried fruit
– Cleaning products
– Paper towels
– Tissues

Happy Easter!

Mar 31, 2024

Sending sweet thoughts for a happy, hoppy Easter. May your Easter basket be filled with joy, happiness, and peace this season and always 🐰🐣

Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Carla Miklos!

Mar 26, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and recognize how the world’s history has been shaped by the fearless women who have made significant advances in racial equality, civil rights, women’s suffrage, environmental change and beyond, we want to wish our own fearless leader, Executive Director Carla Miklos, a happy birthday! 🎉

Inspiring, caring and thoughtful, Carla tirelessly advocates for human rights for our neighbors in need ❤️ Our clients and all of us here at Operation Hope are extremely fortunate to have her at the helm and in our corner. Carla, we wish you joy and happiness as you take another turn around the sun ☀️🎂🌻

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 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
203-254-2935

COMMUNITY KITCHEN HOURS

Meals served Monday - Friday:

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