Operation Hope Closed for President’s Day, February 16
Operation Hope’s Offices and Community Kitchen will be closed in observance of the President’s Day holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Community Kitchen will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 and the Food Pantry will reopen on Wednesday, February 18. Please do not leave donations unattended when Operation Hope is closed. Thank you.
We’ve Been Struck by Cupid’s Arrow for Valentine’s Day
Carole Canzoneri and her group of sweet volunteers are at it again! This time, we’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow for Valentine’s Day 
Severe Cold Weather Protocol Extended through February 15
Governor Ned Lamont announced yesterday that he is extending the duration of the state’s currently activated Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect through at least noon on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as this long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures in Connecticut continues.Executive Director, Carla Miklos, Recognized for Work in Advocacy
We are thrilled that our Executive Director, Carla Miklos, is being recognized for her exceptional work in advocacy by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce 
Congratulations to Carla and all of the amazing women honored in the 2nd Annual Women in Business Awards Reception on Wednesday, March 11. Grab your tickets here before the event sells out! 
Assumption Souper Bowl of Caring a Win for Neighbors in Need
Whether you’re Team Seahawks or Team Patriots, we can all agree that we need to tackle hunger for those most vulnerable in our community. And regardless of which team won the Big Game, our neighbors in need are the winners, thanks to your generous and gracious donations to help fill our pantry shelves 
The team of incredible volunteers from Assumption Parish and SASO Girls braved this past weekend’s arctic weather to hold the Parish’s annual Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive. The volunteers collected donations for local pantries, including Operation Hope
These volunteers did their best to keep warm and smiles bright as they welcomed, sorted and loaded donations. Saturday team – Karen Hoffman and her daughter Laurel, Reini Knorr, Dina Sullivan and Donan Meyer; Sunday team – Reini Knorr, Lara Stratton, Bob Kozeracki and Donan Meyer. Lauren Caiati and her daughter Sophia transported the donations to Operation Hope on Sunday once the drive concluded. The drive also raised $200 in cash donations for Operation Hope 
Severe Cold Weather Protocol Extended through February 10
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending the duration of the state’s currently activated Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect through at least noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as this long-duration stretch of brutally frigid temperatures in Connecticut continues.Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive Feb 7-8
Join Assumption Parish to help tackle hunger in their annual Souper Bowl Food Drive! Easy drive by and donate! Drop off times are Saturday, February 7, 3-5pm and Sunday, February 8, 8-1pm. Fill the van with cans and kick hunger goodbye! All donations will benefit local food pantries, including Operation Hope’s Pantry in Fairfield.
Most needed items include: cash donations to buy perishables, sugar, oil, canned chili & stew, canned beets, ground coffee, salad dressing, mayonnaise, dry cat food, dry dog food, lotion, foil, trash bags and paper towels. Regular sized, not bulk, items, appreciated.
If you’d prefer to support from the comfort of your home, please make a monetary donation here or purchase items from our Amazon pantry wish list here (they will be sent directly to us). Thank you – and especially to Assumption Parish for once again holding this very important food drive to help our neighbors in need.
Wishing Mr. Lonnie All the Best in Retirement
Our beloved Mr. Lonnie is celebrating his last day today at Operation Hope of Fairfield! 
Joining us in 2005, Mr. Lonnie’s dedicated service here has included running the men’s shelter, managing the Community Kitchen and being a calming, reassuring and helpful presence to all who enter our building at 50 Nichols Street When Mr. Lonnie first started here, he worked the night shift running the men’s shelter and found it very rewarding to be able to help people with their challenges. It was really important to Mr. Lonnie to always learn someone’s name, to make people feel good that they were known and be treated like human beings. This was something that really helped him in his role, as much of it was about deescalating. Mr. Lonnie feels it is God’s blessing for him to have found his work here at Operation Hope, and he is grateful to feel he’s always been treated with respect by Operation Hope’s employees – but really, Mr. Lonnie, it’s all of us who have had the pleasure of working with you and feeling your respect! In his parting words, Mr. Lonnie says the thing that really stands out above all of his time at Operation Hope is that everyone needs love and kindness, and he’s been a blessed recipient and giver of both Thank you for your dedicated service, unwavering wisdom, kindness and ever-present smile. We will miss you dearly and wish you all the best in your well-deserved retirement! 
Operation Hope of Fairfield Is Open – January 27
Both of our locations are OPEN today, January 27: 636 Old Post Road (Business Office) and 50 Nichols Street (Community Kitchen). Donations are also accepted today until 4:30pm. At the Community Kitchen, lunch is served at 11:30am and dinner at 5:30pm; all are welcome. The Pantry resumes regular service January 28. Thank you!
It’s still cold out! 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 2-1-1 to find your nearest warming center. Transportation can be provided if necessary. Please stay warm and safe!
Operation Hope of Fairfield Closed January 26 due to Inclement Weather
Due to the inclement weather, both of our locations – 636 Old Post Road (Business Office & Pantry) and 50 Nichols Street (Community Kitchen) – are CLOSED, Monday, January 26. Please do not leave donations unattended. The Office and Community Kitchen resume services January 27; the Pantry resumes service January 28. Thank you!
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 2-1-1 to find your nearest warming center. Transportation can be provided if necessary. Please stay warm and safe!
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: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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