Thanks to SERVPRO Team Luciani + Palmer’s Market for the Pantry Donations

Thank you to SERVPRO Team Luciani and Palmer’s Market Darien for hosting a drive on Sunday, October 2 to help fill our pantry with much needed items. And thanks to all donors for helping us feed our neighbors in need!

With seven franchises across Connecticut—including Meriden, Bristol, Farmington/Avon, Old Saybrook, Branford/Shoreline, Fairfield/Westport, and Darien/New Canaan—SERVPRO Team Luciani is passionate about giving back. This year, they are broadening their impact by supporting regional nonprofits through non-perishable food drives. Operation Hope is proud to be one of the three selected partners across the state, representing the Fairfield County area. While SERVPRO Team Luciani is hosting the drive, we recognize Palmer’s Darien does its best to help the community around us thrive, and we are grateful to be a beneficiary of these outreach efforts for our neighbors in need.

SERVPRO Team Luciani Hosts Drive at Palmer’s Market on October 20

SERVPRO Team Luciani is hosting a drive for our pantry at Palmer’s Market Darien on Sunday, October 20, 8am-12pm. Swing by the store and donate some much needed items, which include canned fruit, pasta sauce, broth, chowder, chili, stew, syrup, honey, ramen, canned chicken and small bags of white rice. 

With seven franchises across Connecticut—including Meriden, Bristol, Farmington/Avon, Old Saybrook, Branford/Shoreline, Fairfield/Westport, and Darien/New Canaan—SERVPRO Team Luciani is passionate about giving back. This year, they are broadening their impact by supporting regional nonprofits through non-perishable food drives. Operation Hope is proud to be one of the three selected partners across the state, representing the Fairfield County area. While SERVPRO Team Luciani is hosting the drive, we recognize Palmer’s Darien does its best to help the community around us thrive, and we are grateful to be a beneficiary of these outreach efforts for our neighbors in need.

Closed Today for Indigenous Peoples Day

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, our office at 636 Old Post Road, as well as our Food Pantry, will be closed today, Monday, October 14. The office will reopen for regular hours, 9am-5pm, Tuesday, October 15 and the Food Pantry will resume regular service, 10am-12pm, Wednesday, October 16. Donations will be accepted once the office reopens; please do not leave them unattended and while the office is closed. Thank you.

Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, our office at 636 Old Post Road, as well as our Food Pantry, will be closed Monday, October 14. The office will reopen for regular hours, 9am-5pm, Tuesday, October 15 and the Food Pantry will resume regular service, 10am-12pm, Wednesday, October 16. Donations will be accepted once the office reopens; please do not leave them unattended and while the office is closed. Thank you.

FORE! Annual Golf Outing Is ON!

We’re so excited for Operation Hope’s Annual Golf Outing ⛳️ today at Country Club of Fairfield! Despite a soggy 🌧start to the day, the sun will come out (according to Annie and the weather reports!) ☀️ We look forward to welcoming our players; check in begins at 10:30am, followed by lunch at 11:15am and the shotgun start at 12:30pm.
 
Thank you to Country Club of Fairfield for hosting us on your gorgeous course and a huge thank you to our generous sponsors, who make today’s event to help us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time, possible:
 
⛳️Beverage Sponsor: The DiNardo-Aiello Family Fund
⛳️Closest to Pin: Jersey Mike’s Fairfield
⛳️Eagle Sponsor: Champion Maintenance & Construction
⛳️Fairway Sponsor: PNC Bank
⛳️Greens Sponsor: Webster Private Bank
⛳️Longest Drive Sponsor: AT&T
⛳️Lunch Sponsor: Turner Construction
⛳️Putting Contest Sponsor: BBR Partners
⛳️Reception Sponsor: Global Infrastructure Partners
⛳️Birdie Sponsor: Harry’s Wine & Liquor Market
⛳️Hole for Hunger Sponsors: Claremont Sales Group, Fucigna Family, Ivan Maisel & Meg Murray, Massage Envy Fairfield, Michael Smith Architects

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!

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