WELCOMING NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Operation Hope of Fairfield is thrilled to share that following a comprehensive search by The Strategy Group, LLC, its Board of Directors announces the appointment of Fernando Muñiz as the next Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Muñiz succeeds Carla Miklos, who retired after 19 years of extraordinary leadership at the end of March 2026.

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Many of our neighbors in need are a paycheck or life situation away from losing their home. The impact of homelessness is huge. In this fragile economic environment, this can happen anywhere and to anyone. Help us make our neighbors’ experience of homelessness rare, brief and one time.

Make a FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION HERE
Donate food & toiletries HERE through our AMAZON FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST
Download & print the PANTRY WISH LIST HERE. Deliver donations directly to us at 636 Old Post Road (M-Fr, 9am-4:30pm). Please do not leave donations at the door when the office is closed.
Donate HERE in other ways

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23rd ANNUAL EVENING OF HOPE – WHERE HOPE BLOOMS

Operation Hope of Fairfield’s 23rd Annual Evening of Hope Celebration, “Where Hope Blooms,” on May 7 at Brooklawn Country Club was an unforgettable evening of giving and gratitude as we honored Immediate Past Executive Director Carla Miklos as the 2026 Champion of Hope, and the donors, volunteers, partners and staff who make our mission possible. Thank you all for being a part of our journey and for recognizing that you can make someone’s day a little brighter.

If you missed the evening, please consider making a donation here to support our largest annual fundraiser to help us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time.

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Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family With Shelter

Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family with Affordable Housing for a Year

Meals Provided to People in Need by Operation Hope Last Year

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May “Refill the Pantry” Collaboration Fills Pantry Shelves in a Big Way

Jun 9, 2026 | Corporate Citizenship, Donations, Volunteers

Thanks to the dedication of volunteers from “Refill the Pantry,” a collaboration of five local churches, its food drive held May 16 at the Stop & Shop on Kings Hwy Cutoff for Operation Hope’s Pantry was a tremendous success. We are indebted to Refill the Pantry...

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Check out our Events and Volunteering pages to see how you may be able to participate and/or volunteer. Thank you!

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OFFICE & FOOD PANTRY

636 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-292-5588
[email protected]

OFFICE & DONATION HOURS

Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (donations accepted until 4:30pm)
Please do not leave donations unattended at the door or when the office is closed.

PANTRY HOURS

Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY KITCHEN

50 Nichols Street
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-2935

COMMUNITY KITCHEN HOURS

Meals served Monday - Friday:

Lunch: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family With Shelter

Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family with Affordable Housing for a Year

Meals Provided to People in Need by Operation Hope Last Year

May “Refill the Pantry” Collaboration Fills Pantry Shelves in a Big Way

Refill the Pantry Food Drive at Kings Highway Stop & Shop

Operation Hope & Trinity Solar at Harvest Market

Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family With Shelter

Annual $ Cost to Provide a Family with Affordable Housing for a Year

Meals Provided to People in Need by Operation Hope Last Year

May “Refill the Pantry” Collaboration Fills Pantry Shelves in a Big Way

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