MLK, Jr. Day Closure
Severe Cold Weather Alert & Warming Center Info
A severe cold weather alert has been activated by the Office of Governor Ned Lamont, in effect from noon today, January 10, until noon Wednesday, January 12. The reason for the activation is the arrival of intense arctic cold in Connecticut starting tonight resulting in temperatures in the single digits and wind chill factors below zero. 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/.
Help Stock Our Food Pantry in January
January is typically a low month for food pantry donations. If you’re stocking up on your pantry basics, please take a moment to help our neighbors in need. Regular sized items (not bulk) appreciated. Drop off at our pantry M-F, 9am-5pm at 636 Old Post Road. Or simply shop our Amazon Wish List here and send the donation directly to us. And, monetary donations made here are always welcome so we can purchase exactly what we need for our clients. Thank you!
-CASH, CHECKS, GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS
-Ensure & Boost
-Almond & soy milks
-Juice (canned or bottled; no juice boxes)
-Pancake syrup
-Honey
-Coffee – instant & ground
-Hot cocoa mix & packets
-Flour, sugar & oil
-Mayonnaise & ketchup
-Salad dressing
-Dried fruits & nuts
-Canned stew & chili
-Size 5 & 6 diapers
Closed Today Due to Snow
It’s a snow day! 
Our business office, Food Pantry and Community Kitchen are closed today due to the inclement weather. If you see someone out in this weather who looks like they need help, please call 2-1-1. Stay safe out there! 
Seasons Greetings from Operation Hope
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 community. Thank you for placing your faith in us, for sharing our hope and for your love of our shared belief that together, we can make a difference in the lives of our struggling neighbors.
From all of us at Operation Hope, we wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
Operation Hope Hopeful to Have A Home of Our Own
Girl Scout Annual Cookie Project A Sweet Success
Many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 30151 and friends for coordinating its annual cookie project to benefit Operation Hope’s food pantry clients! 
Scouts Margaret Carroll, Anna Gedacht and Keira Randolph have been doing this cookie project for five years and this year, their collection exceeded expectations! They collected 167 DOZEN cookies! That’s 2,004 cookies! Plus too many to count mini candy canes and Hershey kisses went into the boxes. Many thanks to everyone to everyone who donated, baked and assembled the festive cookie boxes – Girl Scout sister troops and caring friends and neighbors! Huge thanks also to Jessica and Michele at AR Workshop Fairfield for giving the troop a place to put this all together! Once again, the cookie project was a sweet success, we appreciate you for treating our clients to some holiday cheer! 
Splash Gift Cards & Certificates Return 10% of Proceeds to Operation Hope
Looking for a last minute gift or stocking stuffer to suit anyone’s needs? Grab a gift card or gift certificate from Splash Car Wash and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Hope! Splash has always been a generous community partner, and we are grateful for them. Help us return the favor by purchasing a car wash from them for your favorite people – basically anyone who drives a car! 
Sign Up Today to Win a $100 FTC Gift Card!
Here’s a neat gift idea! See if solar works for you and in the New Year, take control of your energy bills. Save a bit of money so you have more to spend on something else! And if you sign up for a no obligation consultation today by noon, you will be entered into the raffle for a $100 FTC gift card (courtesy of Fairfield Theatre Company). Sign up here before today at noon! 🌞🏡
Swing by Operation Hope’s Table at the Holiday Shop & Stroll
The holiday season is upon us! Join Operation Hope at the Town of Fairfield’s Annual Holiday Shop & Stroll on Thursday, December 9, 6-9pm at Sherman Green. Our friends from Trinity Solar will be on hand to offer a drawing for a $100 FTC gift card, courtesy of Fairfield Theatre Company. Simply sign up for a no-obligation consultation to see if solar works for you and be entered into the drawing. And if you sign up online here BEFORE the Shop & Stroll, you will receive two entries into the drawing. That’s two chances to score some tickets to an awesome show at FTC! It’s the perfect holiday gift!
In addition, we are collecting new winter hats, mittens and toothbrushes for our neighbors in need. Cash donations and grocery gift cards of any amount also welcome.
Be sure to find the perfect gift(s) at the many local shops participating in Shop & Stroll. Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments. Entertainment, treats and an ice sculpting demonstration will all be featured on Sherman Green.
OFFICE & FOOD PANTRY
636 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-5588
OFFICE & DONATION HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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
STAY IN TOUCH