Operation Hope - Eliminating Hunger and Homelessness in Fairfield, CT

FAIRFIELD FOOD FEST

The first-ever Fairfield International Food Fest debuts Saturday, August 30, 2025! This vibrant, family-friendly celebration takes over the entire FTC campus, inside and out, with global eats like Korean bulgogi, Mexican ceviche, Thai dumplings, British pot pie, and Greek gyros—plus international desserts like gelato and Italian ice. Guests 21+ can enjoy global wine tastings in the Mezzanine Lounge, hosted by Kindred Spirits & Wine and Highland Imports.

We are grateful that a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Operation Hope. Discounted tickets available here, please use code “Hope46.” This event is produced by ConnectFairfield, and celebrates culture and community. * Admission includes all music and activities; food is available for purchase from a diverse lineup of vendors, with affordable pricing curated for the event.

GIVE HOPE

Many of our neighbors in need are a paycheck or life situation away from losing their home. The impact of homelessness is huge. In this fragile economic environment, this can happen anywhere and to anyone. Help us make our neighbors’ experience of homelessness rare, brief and one time.

Make a FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION HERE
Donate food & toiletries HERE through our AMAZON FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST
Download & print the PANTRY WISH LIST HERE. Deliver donations directly to us at 636 Old Post Road (M-Th, 9am-4:30pm & F, 9am-1pm). Please do not leave donations at the door when the office is closed.
Donate HERE in other ways

DONATE HERE

CARLA MIKLOS FEATURED IN FAIRFIELD LIFESTYLE

Take a peek at how our Executive Director Carla Miklos shares the mission of Operation Hope, highlights the dignity we strive to achieve for those we serve, and stresses the importance of our broad community engagement in a recent article in Fairfield Lifestyle here. Our organization and community are incredibly fortunate to have Carla leading the efforts to end hunger and homelessness here at home. Thanks to Fairfield Lifestyle for this opportunity to share more about Operation Hope

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Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family With Shelter

Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family with Affordable Housing for a Year

Meals Provided to People in Need by Operation Hope Last Year

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Seeking Food & Toiletry Donations for the Pantry

Jul 1, 2025 | Donations

We’re currently really in need of full size toiletries for our Pantry clients, see list below. Toiletries, like soap, shampoo and toothpaste, are considered non-food items and are not eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. Our clients rely heavily on our Pantry for...

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Check out our Events and Volunteering pages to see how you may be able to participate and/or volunteer. Thank you!

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OFFICE & FOOD PANTRY

636 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-5588
info@operationhopect.org

OFFICE & DONATION HOURS

July 11 - August 29:
Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (donations accepted until 4:30pm)
Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm (donations accepted until 1:00pm)
Please do not leave donations unattended at the door or when the office is closed.

PANTRY HOURS