Throughout the year, my family likes to support local organizations and/or drives. The holidays are especially a time when we feel it matters more to someone else than us. This Thanksgiving, we are fortunate to have so much to be thankful for… a healthy, happy family with a roof over our heads, food in our refrigerator, and multiple invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. For those less fortunate, there are several local organizations who will be collecting and distributing frozen turkeys and trimmings, and even winter coats. As you give thanks for all you have, please also consider giving to those in need in Fairfield County.
Connecticut Food Bank
The Connecticut Food Bank, an affiliate of Feeding America, provides food and resources to nearly 700 community-based food programs, such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters and low-income adult and child day programs, in six Connecticut counties, including Fairfield County.
This Thanksgiving, the Connecticut Food Bank is requesting donations of frozen turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned yams, cranberry sauce, canned gravy, rice, and beans. Donations can be dropped off at their Warehouse (74 Linwood Avenue, Fairfield, CT), Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3PM.
Check out the Connecticut Food Bank’s year-round lists of most needed food and personal items.
If you’re interested in organizing a food drive, please contact Kerri: (203) 469-5000, ext. 304
Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County provides food to non-profit organizations that feed hungry people in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, and Wilton.
This Thanksgiving, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is collecting frozen turkeys. Donations can be dropped off at their Warehouse (461 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, CT), Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM.
Check out the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County’s year-round list of most-needed food.
If you’re interested in organizing a food drive, please contact the Food Bank: (203) 358-8898.
This Thanksgiving, the Bridgeport Rescue Mission will be distributing more than 3,000 food boxes—along with 15,000 coats and winter-wear items—to Bridgeport and South Norwalk’s neighbors in need.
The Bridgeport Rescue Mission is requesting donations of frozen turkeys and/or gently used winter coats for men, women, and children. Donations can be dropped off at their Donation Center (1069 Connecticut Ave., Unit 2-B, Bridgeport, CT), Tuesday – Saturday, 9AM – 5PM.
If you’re interested in organizing a food or coat drive, please e-mail Donna: [email protected]
How will you be giving back this Thanksgiving season?
