Seeking Donations for Operation Hope’s Pantry

We’re looking for a little help from you to refill our pantry! Our most pressing needs are cash, checks and grocery store gifts cards, which allow us to purchase fresh produce, dairy and meat for our neighbors in need.
 
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)
– Canned fruit
– Pasta sauce
– Broth
– Chowder
– Chef Boyardee
– Chili & stew
– Syrup & honey
– Ramen & instant soup cups
– Canned chicken & meat
– White rice (small bags)
– Dried cat food
– Tissues

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Happy Rosh Hashanah! May this time of reflection usher in a year of love, laughter, good health, and sweet blessings for you and your family. Shanah Tovah!

Italian Kitchen & ConnectFairfield Raise $1,225 for Neighbors in Need

We are so incredibly grateful for our community partnership with ConnectFairfield and Italian Kitchen 🙏🏽 For a few years now, ConnectFairfield brings together friends new and old for almost monthly dinners and events at Italian Kitchen, with proceeds benefiting Operation Hope ❤️ These festive mozzarella making dinners and events are generously hosted by Dom at Italian Kitchen (and sometimes at Elicit Brewing Fairfield!) and full of delicious food, fun and friendship 🍷🍝🧀 Thank you to everyone who comes out to attend one of these special dinners and events and especially to Debbi and Dom. This is usually one of the hottest tickets in town and such a fun way to help our neighbors in need. Thank you 🙏🏽 Stay tuned for the next one! 🎟️ Pictured here are Operation Hope Board Chair Darrin Fodor accepting a check for $1,225 from Dom Giresi, with Debbi O’Keefe ❤️

“Refill the Pantry” at Villa Ave Stop & Shop on Saturday, September 21

Shopping for groceries this weekend? 🛒 Swing by Stop & Shop on Villa Ave in Fairfield on Saturday, September 21, 9am-5pm and donate a few extra items to help stock our Pantry🥫The “Refill the Pantry” drive is a collaborative project sponsored by four churches: Our Saviour’s Lutheran (Fairfield), First Presbyterian (Fairfield), Grace Lutheran (Stratford) and Good Shepherd Lutheran (Monroe). Many thanks to these churches and their congregations for their support of our neighbors in need 🙏
 
Since the churches began collaborating for area food pantry collections in October 2022, they have gathered over 26,000 pounds of food and $18,800 in cash and gift card donations ❤

In Need of Full-Size Paper Grocery Bags for Pantry Clients

As you’re doing your grocery shopping, we would love any paper grocery bags you can spare! We’re in need of full-size brown paper grocery bags to pack groceries and essentials for our Food Pantry clients. Handled and handle-less paper grocery bags, as well as Target reusable bags, are appreciated! Please drop off Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm, 636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, and please do not leave donations unattended. Thank you for helping us feed and care for our neighbors in need!

Deadline Extended to September 23 to Sponsor “Hole for Hunger”

Looking for a quick and easy way to show your support of Operation Hope of Fairfield and our neighbors in need? Join these “Hole for Hunger” sponsors Claremont Sales Group, Fucigna Family, Massage Envy Fairfield, Michael Smith Architects and sponsor a “Hole for Hunger” for just $250! Your name will be prominently displayed on the course of the Country Club of Fairfield at our Annual Golf Outing on October 7Great visibility on a beautiful and exclusive course at one of the area’s most eagerly anticipated events! No need for you to be present…but rest assured, your presence will be seen on the course! Purchase your “Hole for Hunger” sponsorship here by September 23. Plus, we have just two foursomes remaining…grab one here before they sell out!🏌‍♂️Thanks to our generous sponsors for making the Annual Golf Outing possible:

Join Us at ConnectFairfield’s 2nd Annual Sip & Support

Join us at ConnectFairfield CT‘s 2nd Sip + Support Non-Profit Showcase at Elicit Brewing in Fairfield on Wednesday, September 25, 6-8pm! We’re excited to be one of the over 25 local non profits participating! Get to know all of us and the work we do to create a positive impact in our community. Learn about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and donation needs. Come by, enjoy a drink, grab a bite to eat, and learn more about local organizations. Admission is free, so come solo or bring your friends and colleagues! Connecting community…thank you ConnectFairfield 🫶

September Is Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month – Feeding America’s annual campaign to raise awareness of hunger in the United States and to take action to combat poverty, inequity, and injustice so we can end hunger for good. Every action―big or small―is one step closer to an America, and a Fairfield and surrounding community, where no one is hungry. When people are fed, futures are nourished, and we can all reach our full potential. Join us in the mission to end hunger right here at home for our neighbors in need in our community:

✅ DONATE TO OUR FOOD PANTRY, purchase on Amazon & ship directly to us here

✅ MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, $.90 of every dollar donated goes to feeding, housing and counseling our neighbors in need, donate here

A Day of Remembrance and Service

As we reflect on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, we pay tribute and honor the memory of the brave and loved ones lost that day, keeping them and their families in our hearts. We hold dear their struggles will not have been in vain, and maintain a sense of hope for the future. We will never forget.
 
As 9/11 has been federally recognized as the National Day of Service and Remembrance and is intended to transform this national day of tragedy into a day of doing good, it’s become the largest annual day of charitable service in the United States. Please take a moment to support a cause close to your heart, and know that your donation makes a big difference ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

UBS Connecticut Offices Collaborate for Service Campaign

Feel Good Friday! Earlier this summer, the 3 UBS branches in Connecticut joined forces with Operation Hope for UBS’ Season of Service event. In this annual community service campaign, UBS mobilizes employees across the Americas to create local impact in their communities through hands-on and skills-based volunteering.

Operation Hope was fortunate to be the recipient of hands-on help and donations from these 3 branches. The branches donated items and put together snack bags and toiletry kits for us to distribute our on outreach rounds and in our Community Kitchen and Pantry. The snack bags were chock full of healthy, protein rich items and handy essentials, including tuna salad kits, fruit cups, granola bars, mixed nuts, water/juice, utensil packs, napkins, tissues, chapstick and hand sanitizers. The toiletry kits were full of travel sized items including shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, shaving cream, razor, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste. Thanks so much to the 3 UBS Connecticut offices for collaborating on this important project and for the generosity. These types of “grab and go” bags are so helpful for our neighbors in need and we are grateful for the help.

If your company (big or small!) is interested in doing some outreach, such as these toiletry kits and snack bags or preparing meals, for Operation Hope, please send us an email here

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