Project Feeding Fairfield
A resident-led initiative to support food access in Fairfield — in this crisis and beyond.
Get Help in Fairfield
Town of Fairfield Social Services
📍 Address: 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, CT
📞 Phone: (203) 256-3170
🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
💻 Website: Town of Fairfield Social Services
➡️ They provide on going support with emergency food resources, and gift card distributions among other services.
You can also email socialservices@fairfieldct.org for help or to request resources.
Updates & Support
Updates and Support:
- DSS: www.ct.gov/dss
- End Hunger CT: www.endhungerct.org
- EHC SNAP Hotline: 866-974-SNAP
Connecticut Foodshare: www.ctfoodshare.org
Medicare Healthy Food Card: Some Medicare Advantage plans offer a grocery allowance or food card benefit to help with food costs. Check your plan or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to see if you qualify.
Need help immediately? Visit www.211ct.org or call 2-1-1 for 24/7 assistance with food, housing, and social services statewide.
Operation Hope of Fairfield
Operation Hope of Fairfield – Food Pantry & Community Services
📍 Address: 636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT
📞 Phone: (203) 292-5588
💻 Website: operationhopect.org
What They Provide:
- Food pantry
- Community kitchen
- Emergency assistance services
🕓 Pantry Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fairfield residents are welcome to visit the pantry up to twice per month.
🕓 Community Kitchen
📍Address: 50 Nichols Street
Monday-Friday (excluding major holidays)
Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Dinner served from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Pop-Up Food Pantries and Community Efforts
See events section.
Food Pantries
Nourish
2200 North Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Wednesdays 2-6 pm
*Baby Items require a Birth Certificate
203-335-3107
Black Rock Food Pantry
2676 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Saturdays 9 am -11 am
Once a month for 3-day supply of food
203-610-1222
Thomas Merton Center Eat Smart Market Place Food Pantry
1406 State Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Tues Weds Thurs 10 am -1 pm
Soup Kitchen Breakfast Mon-Fri 9-10 am Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am to 1 pm
203-367-9036
Brooklawn SDA Church Food Pantry
250 Brooklawn Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Every Tues 4:30-5:30 PM
Bring your own bag
203-333-2876
Calvary SDA
827 Trumbull Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Weekly on Thurs 3:30-6:00pm Sun 12 noon-1pm
203-374-4533
School Support
Fairfield Public Schools Free & Reduced Lunch Program: You can find FAQs and an application to apply here.
Filling in the Blanks currently delivers food to Holland Hill families and welcomes volunteers and donations. Click Here.
If your family has children in Fairfield Public Schools, contact your school social worker for help with food programs and family resources.
Schools most affected by SNAP cuts include:
- Tomlinson Middle School
- McKinley Elementary
- Holland Hill Elementary
- Early Childhood Center (ECC)
Senior Support
Fairfield’s Social Services also helps coordinate meals and assistance for seniors through local programs.
Call (203) 256-3170 to learn more about the Senior Center meal programs or Meals on Wheels options.
Act Now to Support Fairfield Families
Support the Town of Fairfield Social Services Department
Fairfield Department of Social Services is on the front lines — working with residents facing food insecurity today. Your grocery gift card (e-card or physical), or check donation goes straight to families in need, right here in Fairfield.
Donate Now:
💳 Gift cards ($50 per gift card preferred) – grocery stores, Amazon, Walmart, Target
✉️ Checks – payable to “Fairfield Social Services”
🛒 NEW! ShopRite eGift – email socialservices@fairfieldct.org or [buy here]
Drop-off: Libraries Information Desk (Main and Woods) or Social Services (check hours).
Label envelope “Fairfield Social Services.”
Support Operation Hope of Fairfield
Operation Hope provides food, essentials, and financial support to local families.
💻 Donate or shop their Amazon Wishlist.
Drop-Off Locations:
- Food Pantry: 636 Old Post Rd | Mon–Fri 9–4
- Old Town Hall: 611 Old Post Rd | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30
- Sullivan Independence Hall: 725 Old Post Rd | Mon–Fri 8:30–4:30
⚠️ Please drop off only during office hours.
More info: operationhopect.org/donate
Other Ways to Help
We’re building a list of volunteers for pop-up pantries, food drives, and packing events.
You can also sign up as a group (family, team, business, or club).
Email us teamfeedingfairfield@gmail.com
Other opportunities:
1. Operation Hope
Volunteer Director: Michelle Stearns
Offer Resources or Ideas
Do you have something unique to offer?
Maybe a storage space, delivery van, or connections to local food providers?
We’d love to hear from you.
Contact us directly: teamfeedingfairfield@gmail.com
Spread the word
Help us reach more neighbors by sharing FeedingFairfield.org
and using the hashtag #FeedingFairfield on social media.
The more people who know, the stronger our network becomes.