Need Help Now?
If you are hungry or homeless in Fairfield County, help is available tonight. Here is exactly who to call and where to go.
Start with 211.
Connecticut 211 is free, confidential, and answered every hour of
every day. They can connect you to shelter, food, heating assistance,
health care and more, anywhere in the state. If you need a bed tonight,
this is the number that finds one.
Where to go, right now
If you need a bed tonight
Operation Hope of Fairfield no longer runs overnight shelter. Call 211 at any hour and they will locate a bed for you.
If you need food today
Come to the Community Kitchen at 50 Nichols Street for lunch or dinner, Monday through Friday. Anyone who is hungry may eat.
If you need assistance
Our Homeless Resource Center (HRC) provides homeless outreach services, crisis intervention, case management, and connection to shelter and housing for individuals experiencing literal homelessness.
Reach us directly
Homeless Resource Center
Outreach, crisis intervention, case management and housing
placement.
Food Pantry
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am–12:00 pm, and Thursday
4:00 pm–6:00 pm. Please bring ID.