Operation Hope of Fairfield

Another generous donation for the 10th annual October “Rare Bottles” Fundraiser for Operation Hope 🥃❤️ Thank you for the Purple top 🙏🏽💜 We are deeply grateful for ’s support of our neighbors in need.

Double donation thanks to Brian Farrell 🙌🏽🥃🥃 20th annual “Rare Bottles” fundraiser kicks off October 1! Get ready for having fun and doing good!

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 at https://bit.ly/oh-food-pantry-wish-list

✅MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, $.90 of every dollar donated goes to feeding, housing and counseling our neighbors in need, donate at https://bit.ly/oh-donate-now

Mark your calendars! 📅 The 37th annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge is Sunday, September 29! A community-wide event that's fun for the whole family! Includes a 5k run, a 3k walk and a fun run for kids. Join us in beautiful Southport or take part virtually from wherever you are! 🏃 We are grateful to be one of the beneficiaries of this annual event and appreciate the support of Bigelow Tea, sponsors and participants 🙏

✅ Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Southport/BigelowTeaCommunityChallenge

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 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Paddle Fest 2024 🙌🏽 Despite the wind and cooling temps, everyone had a blast! 🤩Thank you to and for selecting Operation Hope as the beneficiary of this community event, we are deeply grateful to be included in your outreach efforts 🙏🏽 thank you for capturing all these great moments 📸 To all the paddlers and everyone who came out for fun, thank you! 🏄 Thank you to the and for your support of this event. Thank you to the many sponsors for making this event possible, including Admiral Sponsor Compass Wealth Management! And to and for the entertainment. So wonderful to bring everyone together in a fun and active way…for a great cause 🫶🏽 Thank you for support our efforts to end hunger and homelessness in our community 🙏🏽

Posted • 🏄‍♀️ Paddling their way to a better community at Paddle Fest 2024! 🚣‍♀️ Supporting and spreading the love for our town❣️

We are deeply grateful to the organizers, donors and cooks for this wonderful end of summer barbecue for our neighbors in need on Friday night! Your generosity and helping hands mean the world 🙏🏽 w/ Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Fairfield & Southport

Feel Good Friday! 🥰 Earlier this summer, the 3 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 at [email protected]

We're excited for the Fairfield Rotary Club's Paddle Fest on Saturday, Sept 7 at Jennings Beach! The family-friendly paddle event features four opportunities for Stand-up Paddlers (SUP) and Kayakers to compete, or simply enjoy time paddling on the lovely Long Island Sound. All levels - elite, recreational and youth - welcome! Operation Hope is grateful to the be beneficiary of this event. Lots of fun for the whole family, from the races to complimentary arts & crafts from AR Workshop Fairfield, live music from local Fairfield band Lackluster Brother and more!

To register and for more info, visit https://paddleguru.com/races/FairfieldPaddleFest2024.

Here's a quick and easy way to show your support of Operation Hope of Fairfield and our neighbors in need! Sponsor a "Hole for Hunger" for just $250 at our Annual Golf Outing at the Country Club of Fairfield on October 7 ⛳ Great visibility on a beautiful and exclusive course at one of the area's most eagerly anticipated events! No need for you to be present...your presence will be seen on the course! Purchase your "Hole for Hunger" sponsorship at https://bit.ly/oh-golf-2024 by September 9. Plus, we have a handful of foursomes remaining...grab one before they sell out: https://bit.ly/oh-golf-2024

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 at https://bit.ly/donate-oh. Or, feel free to purchase from our Amazon wish list at https://bit.ly/oh-food-pantry-wish-list and your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry. Thank you!

– CASH, CHECKS, GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS (to buy perishables)
– Coffee (regular, instant & decaf)
– Popcorn
– Dried potatoes
– Canned fruit
– Pancake mix & syrup
– Dried fruit & nuts
– Honey
– Broth
– Cleaning supplies
– Paper towels
– Tissues

We can’t wait for ’s Sip + Support on Sept 25, 6-8 pm at 🫶🏽 Such a wonderful place at to get to know local non profits and the work they do in our community to make it a better place for all ❤️

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👉 Next Non Profit Showcase
Wednesday, September 25
6:00-8:00 pm
Elicit Brewing Company

🍷 Sip, socialize, support with friends and over 25 local nonprofits connecting for a cause! 🫶




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Labor Day is a day to celebrate the achievements and hard work of America’s workforce. We thank and support all the workers who help our neighbors in need. You empower us to help people solve their crises and build stability in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.

In observance of Labor Day, our office at 636 Old Post Road, as well as our Food Pantry and Community Kitchen, will be closed today, Monday, September 2. The office and Community Kitchen will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, September 3 and the Food Pantry will resume regular service, 10am-12pm, Wednesday, September 4. Donations will be accepted once the office reopens on Tuesday. We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday 🇺🇸

In observance of Labor Day, our office at 636 Old Post Road, as well as our Food Pantry and Community Kitchen, will be closed Monday, September 2. The office and Community Kitchen will reopen for regular hours Tuesday, September 3 and the Food Pantry will resume regular service, 10am-12pm, Wednesday, September 4. Donations will be accepted once the office reopens on Tuesday. We wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday 🇺🇸

Did you know? Our friends at Connecticut Foodshare and Bridgeport Hospital are hosting a mobile food pantry every other Wednesday, July 10 - December 11, 2024, 4:30-5:15pm. The mobile pantry will distribute a variety of free and nutritious food to families every other Wednesday. Please bring your own bags. The next mobile pantry is Wednesday, September 4!

Bridgeport Hospital is continuing its biweekly free food distribution, in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare, through December 11. If you or someone you know is in need, visit one of our upcoming distributions at 200 Mill Hill Avenue. Each person will receive one allotment of free and nutritious food while supplies last. All are welcome. Please bring your own reusable bags.

The news is out...utility bills will be increasing again in September. Let our friends at Trinity Solar help you understand these increases and find out if solar is a good option for your home. It really is that simple...1 hour of your time can make a big difference...for you and for our neighbors in need 🙏🏡

For your 1 hour consultation, Operation Hope will receive a contribution of $100 and, if Trinity Solar can help YOU go solar, saving you save money and giving you control of these increases...Operation Hope receives a contribution of $1,000 to support our community. Visit https://www.trinity-solar.com/organization/operation-hope/ and sign up today to meet with a Trinity Solar rep. The sun is on your side, harness its power!🌞

The Community Pet Pantry is August 29, 1-2:30pm at Operation Hope in the parking lot behind the building (access via Beach Road). Appointments are required, please call 860-594-4500 x6308 to schedule your pick up. Open to residents of Fairfield County. The food is provided at no charge to community members in need of support so that pets in homes can stay with the families that they already love so much. All of the pet food provided has come to the CT Humane Society by way of generous donations. We are grateful for the CHS’s support of our neighbors in need, especially our four-legged friends! 🐾 🐱 🐶

Congratulations to Trinity Solar! We are grateful to be one of their community partners and appreciate their efforts to help us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time.

If you're considering solar to help bring down your energy costs, check out Trinity Solar! Speak with a rep to see if solar will work for you - $100 will be donated to Operation Hope! Schedule your consult here: https://www.trinity-solar.com/organization/operation-hope/

Solar Power World has once again ranked Trinity as one of the top residential installers in the U.S.🌞

We’re proud to have helped thousands of families go solar in 2023, with 164,918.54 kW installed. Thank you to our customers, employees, and partners for contributing to this accomplishment.

Limited tickets 🎟️ available! See OP ⬇️ for details. Always a great night for a great cause with great people! 🧀🍝🍷

Posted • A fun, interactive experience. Learn, eat, and craft your own delicious fresh Mozzarella and support Operation Hope❣️

Join ConnectFairfield for an exciting mozzarella-making experience with Dom from Italian Kitchen at Elicit Brewing Company.

Wednesday, August 28 · 6 - 7:30pm
Elicit Brewing Company. Speakeasy
111 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield

Not only will you get to learn a new skill, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to hang out with friends, enjoy some tasty cheese, and give back to the community!

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Thank you to First County Bank for including Operation Hope in its community grant program. We are grateful for its support of our efforts to end hunger and homelessness 🙏🏽

Domus and Operation Hope of Fairfield are featured on this week’s Foundation Friday. These two local nonprofits are 2024 recipients of First County Bank Foundation’s Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. Join us as we celebrate these outstanding organizations!

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-Th, 9am-4:30pm and F, 9am-1pm 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 at https://bit.ly/donate-oh. Or, feel free to purchase from our Amazon wish list at https://bit.ly/oh-food-pantry-wish-listand your donation will be shipped directly to the pantry. Thank you!

– CASH, CHECKS, GROCERY STORE GIFT CARDS (to buy perishables)
– Popcorn
– Dried potatoes
– Canned fruit
– Coffee (regular, instant & decaf)
– Sugar
– Cooking oil
– Bladder pads
– Cleaning supplies
– Shampoo
– Lotion
– Dish soap
– Paper towels

Our Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale just took place on Saturday, August 3. It was a beautiful day for selling treasures to help raise funds for Operation Hope! We'd like to extend our deepest thanks to our Tag Sale Chair Trudi Durrell, our 19 Tag Sale hosts, the many shoppers, Board members, volunteers and staff for joining forces to make everything come together beautifully. The Tag Sale helps sustain our neighbors in need and our operations throughout the year, so we are always grateful for the help.

19 Tag Sales were scattered around Fairfield and Southport, featuring toys, clothing, books, art, furniture, housewares, exercise equipment, vintage and more. It was a great opportunity to reduce, recycle and reuse - for a good cause. Thank you to our hosts for graciously opening their homes and hearts to help our neighbors in need.
Thank you to our shoppers from all over! It was fun seeing you discover treasures at the different sales.

Tag Sale Chair and longtime Operation Hope volunteer and supporter, Trudi Durrell is a champ! Nothing succeeds naturally without someone working on it, and under Trudi’s leadership, every detail was attended to impeccably. We are grateful for Trudi’s commitment, time and talent to run the Tag Sale.

We wish you a happy rest of your summer and stay tuned for announcements for some fun upcoming events to help our neighbors in need!

And that's a wrap on our Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale! 👏👏👏 We have many to thank and much for which to be grateful. Before we get to that, we wanted to close the day with this sweet family from Carlynn Drive in Fairfield. They said they had the best day and are generously donating all $700+ from their Tag Sale proceeds to Operation Hope. We are deeply grateful for their participation and big hearts. It was a wonderful way for the family to come together to clean out house and recycle their treasures to help our neighbors in need 🙏

TODAY!! Verna Hill Rd in Fairfield. Toys, books, housewares, gear, furniture and more featured at all the sales! Rain or shine, our Town-Wide Tag Sale featuring 19 homes (subject to change) in Fairfield and Southport will take place 9am-3pm! For a list of Tag Sale site addresses, featured items, hours of operation, and an interactive Google map, please visit www.operationhopect.org/tag-sale/. Thank you for supporting our neighbors in need! Happy shopping!