Friend,
As we gather together with friends and family this Thanksgiving, it is important to remember to give back to those in need during the holidays. Every year, I share a list of organizations committed to helping the most vulnerable in Connecticut's Fourth District. There are many ways to give back during the holiday season. Local shelters, coat drives, soup kitchens, domestic violence centers, and many more need volunteers and supplies, especially at this time of year.
If you plan to make a donation, volunteer, or attend an event, make sure to confirm with the organization ahead of time . Many of these organizations have volunteer shifts or forms/applications that you may need to fill out before you arrive.
Thank you for taking the time to give back to our district and support your community.
Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy and safe Thanksgiving,
Jim

Donation and Volunteer Opportunities :
Bridgeport:
Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Address: 1088 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 333-4087
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Donations may be brought to 1069 Connecticut Ave unit 2B; accepts donations of clothing, personal hygiene items, food, and blankets to distribute to the homeless.
Calvary Saint George's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
Address: 755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 333-5116 ext 15
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30am - 11:30am
Church accepts donations of food for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays; accepts food items including nonperishable food and baby food.
Cesar Batalla Family Resource Center
Address: 606 Howard Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 579-8526
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Accepts donations of clothing and nonperishable food
Dunbar School Family Resource Center
Address: 445 Union Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 332-5658
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am- 2:30pm
Accepts donations of books and magazines, clothing, food, household goods (dishes, cookware, linens, and furniture), infant goods, office equipment/supplies, personal care supplies, school supplies and toys.
King's Pantry
Address: 30 Florence Street, Bridgeport
(203) 576-0522 or (203) 335-9255
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30am-1:30pm
Accepts donations of nonperishable food for the food pantry, and food for the soup kitchen.
Salvation Army - Bridgeport Corps Community Center
Address: 30 Elm Street, Bridgeport
(203) 334-0995
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Donations of food are accepted for distribution to people in need; holiday food donations are also needed for holiday programs.
Thomas Merton Center
Address: 43 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport
(203) 367-9036
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:00pm
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Accepts food for the soup kitchen and food pantry.
Darien:
Person-to-Person
Address: 1864 Post Road, Darien
(203) 655-0048
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
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Accepts donations of nonperishable food for the food pantry, clothing that is in season and in good condition, baby clothing/diapers for the Baby Basics Program, household goods and new toy donations for the annual Toy Store and Be A Santa programs. Visit P2P website for details on volunteer opportunities.
Fairfield:
Operation Hope of Fairfield, Inc.
Address: 636 Old Post Road, Fairfield
(203) 292-5588
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Operation Hope Kitchen
Address: 50 Nichols Street, Fairfield
(203) 292-5588 , (203) 254-2935
Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm
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Accepts nonperishable food for the food pantry and food for the soup kitchen, and personal care toiletry products. Also accepts home and office goods and kitchen equipment for the shelter.
Greenwich:
Neighbor to Neighbor
Address: 1 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich
(203) 622-9208
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30pm
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Accepts donations of clothing, small household goods, children's books, and baby clothing and diapers; closed holidays. Donations are used for agency programs.
Monroe:
Monroe Department of Social Services
Address: 980 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe
(203) 452-2817
Hours: Monday 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM, Wednesday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Please call for Saturday hours
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Donations of nonperishable food, condiments, paper goods and toiletries are accepted at all times in the outside donation box. Also accepts animal food/supplies; infant items (clothing, diapers, formula); cell phones; office equipment/supplies; and school supplies.
New Canaan:
Town of New Canaan Food Pantry and St. Mark's Church Parish House
Address: 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan
(203) 966-4515
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm
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Accepts nonperishable food donations, toiletries and paper goods and monetary donations. Volunteers are needed during hours of operation to sort, stock and bag groceries.
Norwalk:
Mid-Fairfield AIDS Project
618 West Avenue, Norwalk
(203) 855-9535 Ext.102
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Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Accepts nonperishable food, personal care supplies and housewares.
Open Door Shelter and Manna House
Address: 4 Merritt Street, Norwalk
(203) 866-1057
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Accepts donations of food for the food pantry and soup kitchen
Person-to-Person
Address: 76 S. Main Street, Norwalk
(203) 939-1650
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Hours: Monday and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Accepts donations of nonperishable food, winter clothes, children's books, toys and household goods for use in agency programs.
St. Phillip Parish Food Pantry
Address: 1 Father Conlon Place, Norwalk
(203) 847-4549
Hours: Friday 8:30am - 11:00am
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Accepts nonperishable food donations for the food pantry that can be dropped off at any door to the church.
Salvation Army—Norwalk Corps Community Center
Address: 14 Byington Place, Norwalk
(203) 866-2125
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Donations of food are needed for the food pantry and for holiday food baskets.
Redding:
Town of Redding Community Center
Address: 37 Lonetown Road, Redding
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m, Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m, Friday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Accepting Food Donations on Tuesdays Only from 1-3pm. Donations should be placed outside at the Heritage Center Entrance. Please see website for items most needed.
Shelton:
Spooner House & Valley Food Bank
Address: 30 Todd Road, Shelton
(203) 225-0453
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Accepts donations of diapers, infant formula and personal care supplies to support agency programs. Seeking volunteers to serve lunch and dinner meals and sort and pack nonperishable food items in the food bank.
Stamford:
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County
Address: 461 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford
(203) 358-8898
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 3:00 pm
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Accepts donations of non perishable and perishable food for the pantry.
Salvation Army - Stamford Corps Community Center
Address: 198 Selleck Street, Stamford
(203) 359-2320
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Accepts nonperishable food donations for the food pantry and diapers for the diaper bank.
Trumbull:
Social Services Food Pantry
Address: 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull
(203) 452-5136
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 1:30pm
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Food Pantry is currently closed to the public due to the pandemic. List of donations needed found on website. The Food Pantry has a community drop-off location available at the Trumbull Stop and Shop on Quality Street.
Weston:
Weston Food Pantry
Address: 56 Norfield Rd, Weston
(917) 751-2802
Hours: Open for food donation every Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Westport :
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Fund
Address: Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd E, Westport
(203) 227-1261
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Assists residents of Westport with an emergency food distribution program and delivers hot means to shut-ins on holidays.
Wilton:
Town of Wilton Social Services Department
Address: Comstock Community Center
180 School Road, Wilton
(203) 834-6238
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Call to arrange drop-off time. Accepts donations of perishable and nonperishable food items, personal care items, paper products and detergents.
Events :
Ridgefield:
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield 40th Annual Turkey Trot
Location: 41 Governor St, Ridgefield, CT
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021 8:30AM-9:00AM EST
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Harbor Point Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run 2021
Address: 1 Harbor Point Road, Stamford
Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST
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Accepting Donations of non-perishable food items. Most needed items include: Peanut Butter and Jelly, Pasta and Sauce/Mac & Cheese, Rice and Canned/Dried Beans, Canned Tuna/Chicken, Pancake Mix/Hot and Cold cereal, Granola/Snack Bars. All runners must RSVP and sign online waiver to participate.
Trumbull:
Ambler Farm: Thanksgiving Trebuchet and Food Drive
Address: 257 Hurlbutt St. Wilton, CT 06897
Date: Thursday, November 25th 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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