So much is changing on a daily basis and we know that we have a long road ahead of us. In times of crisis, it’s important that we come together to help lift one another up. I am sharing a list of organizations that have launched relief efforts in response to the coronavirus. If you are able to, please consider supporting these organizations.
Remembering that we are one community during this uncertain time will help us get through this dark period.
The list below includes current efforts already underway. We will continue to add to this list as we hear of other charitable organizations in need.
I hope that you and your loved ones stay healthy.
Many thanks,
Jim
The State of CT COVID-19 Donation Site
The State of CT has set up a website for individuals and organizations to donate critical medical supplies currently in need. Visit the website to donate items that are currently in demand.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
1088 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 333-4087 www.bridgeportrescuemission.org Donations of hand sanitizer, wipes, tissues, soap, cough drops, and disposable gloves may be placed in a Ziploc bag and brought to 1069 Connecticut Ave unit 2A; you can also donate on their website.
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
461 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 358-8898
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is in critical need of support. You can drop off donations of non-perishable goods or make a donation online.
The Fairfield County Community Foundation
40 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 750-3200
The FCCF launched a new Fund that will rapidly deploy resources to trusted, frontline community organizations that meet the basic needs of local residents in Fairfield County. The Fund’s purpose is to help alleviate the social and economic consequences of this global pandemic and to prevent the widening of disparities in education, employment, housing, and health. The Fund’s resources will be directed to organizations serving high need, vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals and residents without health insurance and/or access to sick days; immigrants; persons with disabilities; and communities of color, among others. Donations can be made on their website.
The United Way of Greenwich
(203) 869-2221
The Greenwich COVID-19 Community Relief Fund has been established to be used for the relief of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis to agencies located in Greenwich providing aid, assistance and relief to Greenwich residents. Donations can be made on their website.
Domus
83 Lockwood Ave, Stamford
(203) 219-1617
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:15pm
Accepting donations of money, non-perishable foods, personal care and household items such as soap, toilet paper, cleaning products, diapers, etc. $25 AMEX, VISA, Shoprite, and Stop & Shop gift cards. You can also contribute to their Amazon wish list at http://a.co/hQNdt4l. Donations can be dropped off at 83 Lockwood Ave or can be made online at domuskids.org/donate.
Person to Person
Locations in Norwalk, Darien, and Stamford
(203) 621-0703
Person to person provides individuals and families throughout lower Fairfield county with assistance for essential needs. They are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food items and gift cards, call the number listed above to confirm where to drop these items off. You can also donate online at their website.
The Red Cross
Hospitals are experiencing severe blood shortages, but the Red Cross has made it possible for individuals to continue to donate blood in a safe environment. Visit their website to find out how you can make an appointment to give blood.
The Restaurant Workers Community Foundation
RWCF is a nationwide community dedicated to making the restaurant industry more hospitable to everyone. They have created a fund to provide immediate direct relief to individual restaurant workers, non-profit organizations serving restaurant workers in crisis, and zero-interest loans for restaurants to get back up and running. You can donate online at their website.
The Valley Community Foundation
In response to COVID-19, the Valley Community Foundation (VCF), Valley United Way (VUW), Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce (GVCC), and the Valley Health & Human Service Council (Council) have come together to establish the Valley Community COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to rapidly deploy resources to organizations who support those in the area who are most significantly affected by the pandemic. The Fund will provide flexible resources to organizations throughout the Valley that serve the Valley region, especially to those who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. You can donate online.
Americares
(800) 486-HELP
Americares is a non-profit disaster relief and global health organization providing immediate response to emergency medical needs and supporting long-term health care initiatives for people in the United States and around the world. You can make a donation to Americares and find out different ways to give on their website.
New Canaan Community Foundation
(203) 966-0231
In response to COVID-19 and the impact it will have on our community, NCCF has launched the COVID-19 Response Fund. It is intended to mobilize private resources to New Canaan residents, local nonprofits, and support critical services in lower Fairfield County. Donations can be made on their website.
Neighbor to Neighbor
(203) 622-9208
Because of COVID-19, the people served by Neighbor to Neighbor are at extreme risk due to loss of income and increased food insecurity. You can make a donation to their virtual foodbank online. Because they buy in bulk, a donation of $1.00 purchases $2.50 worth of food.
Donations of nonperishable food, household cleaning products, and laundry detergent are needed. Food donations can be received during regular business hours or left in the red bin on the left side of the food pantry after hours. Monetary donations can be received at the Food Pantry during business hours or mailed to the Monroe Food Pantry at 7 Fan Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468.
Operation Hope
636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 292-5588
Operation Hope is an organization committed to fighting food insecurity and homelessness in Fairfield county. They are in need of toiletries, diapers and formula, non-perishable foods, cleaning products, and gift certificates to local grocery stores. Items can be dropped off at their food pantry located at 656 Old Post Road in Fairfield.
Homes with Hope Food Pantry
Gillespie Center, 45 Jesup Rd., Westport
Monday,-Friday 9am- 5:00pm
Accepting donations of nonperishable food at the Gillespie Center and monetary donations online.
