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EASTER BASKET DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:19:27 GMT

A local Easter tradition continues for the 18th consecutive year as SPLURGE partners with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Located at 39 Lewis Street, SPLURGE provides a convenient downtown location for members of the community to donate filled Easter baskets now through Wednesday, April 16th. Freccia Brothers at 246 West Putnam Avenue has joined SPLURGE and is also a drop off point for baskets.

SPLURGE owner Sonia Sotire Malloy shared, “I’m excited to announce our 18th annual Easter basket collection for two wonderful local organizations, Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. With the help of our friends Guinevere Freccia and Diane Warzoha, last year we were able to deliver almost 200 Easter baskets to local kids in need, and since 2008, we have collected and delivered nearly 2,600 baskets. We are so grateful for our incredible customers and many local civic groups that have embraced this program over the years. Last year Easter was early which made collecting a bit more difficult due to the compressed timeline. This year our goal is to collect 300 baskets, which is 50% more than last year, and we hope to deliver even more smiles on Easter morning.”

Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, says, “Sonia and her customers at SPLURGE have brightened the day of the children served at Kids in Crisis. Seeing smiles on the children’s faces means the world to us and we are so appreciative.”

Duncan Lawson, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County added, "Providing Easter baskets to children is essential for helping them feel included and reducing stigma among their peers. It is crucial for us at The Food Bank to level the playing field for those who are less fortunate, so they are not marginalized in their formative years."

Cellophane wrapped Easter baskets can be filled with items for children ages 2 to 17 and can include toys, journals, games, personal care items, gift cards, packaged healthy snacks and traditional Easter candy. Please contact Sonia Sotire Malloy at sonia@splurgegifts.com if your school or organization is interested in contributing to the SPLURGE Easter Basket Drive.

From Petals to Plates: Fight Hunger with Every Bouquet

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:08:17 GMT

Big news! The Food Bank has again been chosen for the Bloomin’ 4 Good Program! Buy a bouquet (at Stop & Shop, 25 Old King's Highway N, Darien CT) in MARCH to help us fight hunger! #Bloomin4Good #MakeADifference

Welcome our new Executive Director, Duncan Lawson!

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:22:40 GMT

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is excited to announce the appointment of Duncan Lawson as Executive Director.

With over a decade of experience in the local nonprofit sector, Duncan brings a wealth of knowledge, motivation, and leadership to the role.

“I am overjoyed to join The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. My goal is to build on the solid foundation that has already been established and to collaborate with our current community partners and to expand our services more broadly throughout Fairfield County to ensure that no one in our region goes hungry.” said Duncan.

Prior to joining The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Duncan served as Operations & Food Resource Manager at Neighbor to Neighbor since 2014. He also served as interim Executive Director at Neighbor to Neighbor in 2023.

Duncan’s strong connection to the community and mission driven work history, make him uniquely qualified to lead our efforts and support local families. The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County looks forward to working alongside Duncan to enhance food distribution efforts and build a more sustainable future for the Fairfield County community.

Thank you, Kate!

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:15:33 GMT

As her tenure as Executive Director comes to a close after 25 years, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Kate Lombardo for her hard work and commitment to building and growing The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County into the strong position it is in today.

Kate initially worked as a volunteer and council member through the program of the Council of Churches and Synagogues. In January 2003, Kate was instrumental in having The Food Bank become an independent entity with its own board of directors. Today The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. is a fully recognized non-profit charity and is the only food bank located in lower Fairfield County. Without Kate's emotional speaking about her own experiences with poverty growing up and how her family persevered thanks to community support and the hard work of her mother, Kate shed a spotlight on hunger in America. Additionally, Kate advocated tirelessly to address the issue of those in need in lower Fairfield County, which is often overlooked and underserved by lawmakers and is considered the "Gold Coast". Thanks to Kate, our local soup kitchens, food pantries, childcare programs, homeless shelters, senior centers, domestic violence safe houses, and rehabilitation programs can get the food needed for our community.

Please join us in applauding Kate as she transitions from leading The Food Bank for these last decades and transitions to serving on the Board of Directors.

Clean up and stay healthy this New Year!

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:41:11 GMT

Clean up and stay healthy this New Year!

This January, support your community by donating personal care or household cleaning products.

Your contribution can make a difference! www.foodbanklfc.org/how-to-help

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:00:16 GMT

The holiday season is a time for giving and The Food Bank is excited to be a part of spreading holiday cheer through our Toys for Tots toy drive.

You can help by donating a new, unwrapped toy to our location now through Friday, December 20. By donating a toy, you're helping to bring a smile to a child's face during the holiday season. It's a small act that can make a big difference.

We encourage everyone to participate in this worthy cause. Together, we can make the holiday season brighter for countless children in our community.

For more information, visit toysfortots.org

Bloomin' 4 Good

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:29:26 GMT

Stop & Shop Bedford Street Stamford

Stop by Stop & Shop on Bedford Street in Stamford now through the end of the month and pick up a "Bloomin' 4 Good" Bouquet!
Every purchase helps support The Food Bank – the perfect way to add a little extra beauty to your Holiday table, thank your host, or surprise someone special!

Chip City Cookie Fundraiser

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:52:10 GMT

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a purpose and treat yourself to NYC's Ooey Gooey Viral Sensation– Chip City Cookies! Until January 4, 25% of every Jumbo 6-Cookie Box Special goes back to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc. when you order through our fundraising page. Just order online and redeem at a participating Chip City location. Box includes: 6 Chip City Cookies of your choice (flavors vary upon date and location). Get your cookies here: http://grouprai.se/chipcity51302s

Please Vote For Us!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:31:54 GMT

Please scan the CT Gives QR Code to vote for The Food Bank as we try to win a $10,000 advertising grant with Hearst CT Media Group to help further our mission to feed those in need in our community. We thank you in advance for your support!

Thank you, Priceline

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:47:26 GMT

Priceline has supported The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County for 20 years to help feed those in need in the six town area that we serve. On November 12, their Holiday Food Drive brought in 14, 067 pounds of food. We greatly appreciate their support and value this long-lasting relationship!

Chili Cook Off Results

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:37:00 GMT

Here are the winners for the 17th Annual Chili Cook Off:

1st Place: "Really Dilly Pumpkin Pork Chili" - Eddie Demarkey J.M. Wright Technical High School

2nd Place: "BTCC's Smokin' Chili" Raul Torres, Jocelinn Garcia

3rd Place: "Green Chicken Chili" - Shannon Lyons, Tatiana Johnson

Chef Andrew Fine's "Chili Connoisseur Award": Joseph Andreana Jr "Joe's Curr-aazy Good Chili"

103 pounds of food was collected and $2850 in monetary donations were raised, which was doubled to $5700 thanks to a matching gift donation from MassMutual! This is going to go a long way toward putting food on the table of many families in our community!

Thank you ALL for your support! We appreciate each and every one of you!

17th Annual Chili Cook-Off

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:10:36 GMT

Support a great cause and bring your appetite! Come to our 17th Annual Charity Chili Cookoff to benefit The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County!! Taste some great chilis, and enjoy a mini Touch-a-Truck event that will be set up for you to explore! Demos will be given by Dynamic Martial Arts and pastries have been donated from Caffe Bon!

$10 suggested donation per person OR a bag of non-perishable food items. Kids 10y and under free!

INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOUNDATION GRANT

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:18:05 GMT

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is very pleased to announce that on September 11, 2024, it received a $2,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation for the purchase of nutritious food to help those in lower Fairfield County who are food insecure. This marks the 7th year that the International Paper Foundation has chosen to support The Food Bank’s efforts to feed the hungry.

The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach its vision to be among the most successful, sustainable, and responsible companies in the world. Started in 1952, the International Paper Foundation annually provides millions in grants to 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work. Funding priority is given to programs related to its signature causes: education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief, and initiatives that improve the planet.

Bartending For a Cause Raises $10,580 for The Food Bank

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:33:35 GMT

On June 5 2024, a Bartending For A Cause fundraiser was held at Brennan’s By The Beach in Stamford, to benefit The Food Bank. The event was sponsored by Eddie Kreinik of Stamford (pictured) and raised $10,580 for The Food Bank. Thank you, Eddie!

Food Bank Receives Grant from First County Bank Foundation

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:54:29 GMT

The Food Bank is pleased to announce that on May 28, 2024, it received a $5,000, 2024 Community First Grant from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. Pictured are Thomas J. Berta, Senior Vice President of First County Bank, and Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo. Established in 2001 in honor of First County Bank’s 150th anniversary, the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. was created to distribute funds annually to non-profit organizations that support community and economic development, affordable housing, and programs that support quality of life and educational enrichment for children and families.

Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Awards Community Grant to Food Bank

Wed, 29 May 2024 14:33:00 GMT

The Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation has presented The Food Bank with a 2023 Community Grant in the amount of $4,000. The grant check was given to Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo on May 14, 2024, by Robert Hagan (pictured on left), Savings Bank of Danbury Vice President, Commercial Lending, and Kendal Joseph, Savings Bank of Danbury Assistant Vice President, Community Development Manager. The Food Bank is very proud to recognize that this is the sixth consecutive year that the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation has chosen The Food Bank to receive a Community Grant.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:02:13 GMT

Mark your calendars for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive! Millions of Americans, including children, senior citizens and veterans, are unsure where their next meal will come from. By supporting the #StampOutHunger food drive on Saturday, May 11, 2024 you can help relieve shortages that food banks experience in the spring and summer months after holiday donations have been depleted. Be sure to save the date for #StampOutHunger so you can join us for the largest one-day food drive in the country!

Please Help Us Stock Our Shelves

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:02:55 GMT

SPLURGE HOLDS ANNUAL EASTER BASKET DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:55:49 GMT

A local Easter tradition continues for the 17th consecutive year as SPLURGE partners with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Located at 39 Lewis Street, SPLURGE provides a convenient downtown location for members of the community to donate filled Easter baskets now through Wednesday, March 27th. Two other Greenwich businesses have joined SPLURGE in this mission and baskets may also be delivered to Freccia Brothers at 246 West Putnam Avenue and the Law Office of Gill Ingraham at 115 Mason Street.

SPLURGE owner Sonia Sotire Malloy (pictured above) shared, “I’m excited to announce our 17th annual Easter basket collection for two amazing local organizations, Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. With the help of our friends Guinevere Freccia, Gill Ingraham and Diane Warzoha, last year we were able to deliver nearly 400 Easter baskets to local kids in need and since 2008, we have collected and delivered almost 2,400 Easter baskets. We are so appreciative of our generous customers, the Girl Scouts, and several local church groups who have made this program a huge success. Our 2024 goal is to collect 400 filled Easter baskets and bring smiles to many children on Easter morning.”

Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, says, "Kids In Crisis is so appreciative of everything that Sonia and her customers do for the children in our community. The children are blessed to receive generous Easter baskets made for them with kindness, love, and care. Thank you, SPLURGE team!"

Kate Lombardo, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County added, "Thank you to Sonia, her team at SPLURGE, and the wonderful members of our community for pulling together to collect and donate Easter baskets for the children in need in our area. Receiving a basket on Easter morning will give children hope and joy when everything around them seems hopeless. This memory will resonate with them for the rest of their lives."

About SPLURGE: SPLURGE is located at 39 Lewis Street in Greenwich, CT. From lovely hostess gifts to exquisite wedding gifts, a selection of hand-crafted jewelry and a vast assortment of children’s gifts including clothing for girls sizes 7 - 16, SPLURGE offers something for everyone. SPLURGE is the winner of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce “Small Business of the Year,” “Best Gift Shop,” “Best Hostess Gifts,” “Best Home Accessories Boutique” and “Best Children’s Clothes” from Moffly Media’s Best of the Gold Coast and “Best Teachers Gifts” from Serendipity Magazine. SPLURGE is open Monday through Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12 – 5pm. Phone: 203-869-7600. Website: www.splurgegifts.com . Email: sonia@splurgegifts.com .

Meet the Easter Bunny

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:31:59 GMT

You're Invited! Simply scan the QR code and register to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. This is a free event with limited availability. We are asking for donations of nonperishable food items to help support T he Food Bank.

Spark Good This Holiday Season

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:11:23 GMT

Spark Good allows Walmart shoppers to donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout on Walmart.com AND donate products from our registry & have items shipped straight to us!

INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOUNDATION GRANT

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:04:44 GMT

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is very pleased to announce that it has received a $2,000 grant by check dated October 17, 2023, from the International Paper Foundation for the purchase of nutritious food to help those in lower Fairfield County who are food insecure. This marks the 6th year that the International Paper Foundation has chosen to support The Food Bank’s efforts to feed the hungry.

Will You Help?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:52:08 GMT

Please help us make sure that those in need in our community are able to give thanks and not be hungry this holiday season. The Food Bank needs your help to make this happen! Please find it in your heart to make a donation. We are in need of Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Rice (white or brown - 1 lb bags), Mashed Potatoes, Shelf Stable Milk, Breakfast Cereal, Canned Soups, and of course, Turkeys and Roaster Chickens! Donations accepted Monday - Friday 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Thank you in advance for your support!

Food Bank Receives Generous Donation from Crane Charitable Funds

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:47:06 GMT

The Food Bank is pleased to announce receipt on October 10, 2023, of a $5,000 donation from the Crane Charitable Funds. Pictured from left to right are Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo and Crane NTX employee Chelsea Ancheta. The Crane Charitable Funds, comprised of three separate funds that each have their own particular donation guidelines, proudly support organizations that provide needed assistance to the underserved in their local communities. The Crane Charitable Funds touch the lives of many through its efforts to support issues around food insecurity, affordable housing, education, health, environmental protection, animal welfare, and many other worthy causes.

Food Bank Receives Grant from First County Bank Foundation

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:20:13 GMT

The Food Bank is pleased to announce receipt of a $5,000, 2023 CommunityFirst Grant from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. Pictured are Sabastian Kulesza, Assistant Vice President and Glenbrook Branch Manager at First County Bank, and Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo. Established in 2001 in honor of First County Bank’s 150th anniversary, the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. was created to distribute funds annually to non-profit organizations that support education enrichment of family & children, community & economic development and affordable housing.

Wilton Woman’s Club Holds Successful Fundraiser

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:49:57 GMT

On April 27, 2023, the Wilton Woman’s Club held its 14th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser, successfully raising $26,000 for The Food Bank.

The Wilton Women’s Club is a voluntary organization for women of diverse ages, backgrounds and talents who come together for community service, philanthropy, education, and socializing. Its objectives are to serve and to learn, and it has followed this proud tradition since the club’s inception in 1966, while adapting to the ever-changing lifestyles and interests of its members. The club is dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service.

Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Awards Community Grant to Food Bank

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:59:50 GMT

The Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation has recognized The Food Bank as a 2022 Community Grant Recipient, with an award of $4,000. The certificate that was presented to Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo by Kendal Joseph, Savings Bank of Danbury Assistant Vice President, Community Development Manager, and by Robert Hagan, Savings Bank of Danbury Vice President, Commercial Banking, states that it is “presented in appreciation of all the outstanding work that your organization does to make a difference in our communities.” This is the fifth consecutive year that the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation has chosen The Food Bank as a Community Grant Recipient.

Food Bank mourns passing of Sam Cingari

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:37:19 GMT

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Sam (Salvatore) A. Cingari Jr, the former Chairperson of The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc., passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was 92 years old.

Sam was a Founder, Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Grade A Markets and the Cingari Family ShopRite of Southwestern Connecticut. He was a prominent figure in the Stamford community, and a devoted family man.

As a grocer and philanthropist, Sam was especially dedicated to fighting hunger, a passion that eventually led to his being named Chairperson of the Board of The Food Bank. Sam and his brothers were recognized as Corporate Citizens for their companies' lifelong contributions enabling The Food Bank to feed the hungry throughout this community.

Sam will be deeply missed by The Food Bank as well as the entire Stamford community.

Thomas J. Berta Joins Food Bank’s Board of Directors and is Elected as Treasurer

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:37:23 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that on December 15, 2022, Thomas J. Berta was elected as a member of The Food Bank’s Board of Directors. He also was elected as Treasurer. Mr. Berta has 30 years of financial services experience. Mr. Berta is a Senior Vice President and

the Chief Retail Bank Officer of First County Bank, where he oversees all aspects of the 14- branch retail banking division of First County Bank, including sales, service, operations, and compensation.

INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOUNDATION GRANT

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:03:45 GMT

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is very pleased to announce that it has received a $4,000 grant dated November 16, 2022, from the International Paper Foundation for the purchase of nutritious food to help those in lower Fairfield County who are food insecure. This marks the 5th year that the International Paper Foundation has chosen to support The Food Bank’s efforts to feed the hungry. We want to give special thanks for this funding to Ms. Carol Tusch without whose support this would not have been possible.

Food Bank Receives Grant from First County Bank Foundation

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:59:17 GMT

We are delighted to announce that the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. recently awarded The Food Bank a $5,000 "2022 CommunityFirst Grant." The grant was presented to Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo by First County Bank’s Glenbrook branch office manager Sebastian Kulesza. Established in 2001 in honor of First County Bank’s 150th anniversary, the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. was created to distribute funds annually to non-profit organizations that support education enrichment of family & children, community & economic development and affordable housing.

Food Bank Receives Grant from Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:50:12 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation recently named The Food Bank a 2021 Community Grant Recipient. The Food Bank has been awarded a $3,000 grant. The certificate that was presented to Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo by Savings Bank of Danbury’s Stamford branch office manager David Bauman, states that it is “presented in appreciation of all the outstanding work that your organization does to make a difference in our communities.” This is the fourth consecutive year that The Food Bank has received a grant from the Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation.

Annual Easter Basket Drive For Children In Need

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:58:01 GMT

A local Easter tradition continues for the 15th consecutive year as SPLURGE partners with Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Located at 39 Lewis Street, SPLURGE provides a convenient downtown location for members of the community to donate filled Easter baskets now through Wednesday, April 13th. SPLURGE owner Sonia Sotire Malloy shared, “I’m excited to announce our 15th annual Easter basket collection for two amazing local organizations, Kids In Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Last year we had an unprecedented outpouring of support from the community and collected nearly 300 Easter baskets for kids in need. Our generous customers, the local Girl Scouts and several local businesspeople got behind the effort and the results were remarkable. Since 2008, we have collected and donated over 1,700 baskets. Our 2022 goal is to collect 250 filled Easter baskets which will make the holiday joyful for many local children in need.”

Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, says, “As a result of the pandemic, children's mental health is at a historic low. Sonia and her team at SPLURGE have brought the community together annually for 15 years, hosting and publicizing this event to collect Easter baskets for Kids In Crisis. This community effort brings joy and hope to the children in our emergency shelter, and we're profoundly grateful for the support.”

Kate Lombardo, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County added, "The Easter baskets that Sonia and her team at SPLURGE collect and donate give the children hope and joy when everything around them seems so hopeless. They know someone cares. Thank you to SPLURGE’s customers for seeing the invisible and feeling the intangible."

Cellophane wrapped Easter baskets can be filled with items for children ages 2 to 17 and can include toys, journals, games, personal care items, gift cards, packaged healthy snacks and traditional Easter candy. SPLURGE is open Monday through Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sunday 12 – 5pm. Please contact Sonia Sotire Malloy at sonia@splurgegifts.com or 203-869-7600 if your school or organization is interested in contributing to the SPLURGE Easter Basket Drive.

Filling the Need

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:07:34 GMT

Household & Personal Care Items Needed

With individuals and families relying on local pantries to meet basic needs, these pantries have no other option but to rely heavily on us to help them. Currently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) prohibits the purchase of non-food items. These items include laundry and dish detergent, disinfecting all purpose cleaners, hand and body soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and deodorants. During this past year, we have realized that it takes more than just food to run a healthy home. Because of this, we are now starting to provide these household and personal care items to our member agencies. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Giving Day 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:57:15 GMT

Thank you for your support of The Food Bank on Fairfield County's Giving Day. Through your generous donations, we were able to raise $9,730, which will be used to purchase nutritious foods to be distributed to those in need. Thank you again for your support!

INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOUNDATION GRANT

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:58:57 GMT

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County proudly announces that on December 10, 2021, it received a $5,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation for the purchase of nutritious food for families and seniors in lower Fairfield County. This marks the 4th year that the International Paper Foundation has chosen to support The Food Bank’s efforts to feed the hungry. We want to give special thanks for this funding to Mrs. Carol Tusch without whose support this would not have been possible.

The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach its vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world. Started in 1952, the Foundation annually provides millions in grants to 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work. Funding priority is given to programs related to its signature causes: education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief, and initiatives that improve the planet.

Fighting Hunger with Beautiful Flowers

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:01:03 GMT

We are thrilled to share the Bloomin' 4 Good Program, an innovative program from Stop & Shop that works to fight hunger in our local communities. In this program, every $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet sold sends a $1 donation to a hunger organization local to the store in which it was purchased.
For the month of December 2021, The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County has been selected to receive a $1 donation for every $10.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold at the store located at 2200 Bedford Street in Stamford CT.

Holiday Food Drive

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:12:01 GMT

Please help us provide food to those in need this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Thank you! We appreciate your support!

Food Drive Held at Italian Center in Stamford

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:37:15 GMT

On Saturday, January 24, 2021, the Stamford Little League and the Italian Center in Stamford sponsored a very successful food drive to benefit The Food Bank. Held outside in the Italian Center’s parking lot at 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, 2000 lbs. of food were donated to help those who are food insecure. The Food Bank thanks all those involved for their support.

Food Bank Awarded $10,000 Grant by the Stamford Partnership

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:15:18 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Stamford Partnership to reimburse The Food Bank for some of its costs in purchasing food in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Stamford Partnership, Stamford’s primary civic organization, is a public-private partnership that works to enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in Stamford. At the urging of Stamford Mayor David Martin, the Stamford Partnership created the COVID-19 Community Support Fund to help ensure the availability of resources needed to meet the basic human needs of Stamford residents during the pandemic. The grant is from that Support Fund.

F45 Training’s Fundraiser and Baldor Specialty Foods Responsible for Food Donations of 6,596 lbs.

Fri, 15 May 2020 14:55:35 GMT

On May 9, 2020, fitness studios F45 Training Stamford Harbor Point and F45 Training South Nornolk held a virtual online class via Zoom that was attended by over 160 people, to raise funds to support The Food Bank. The monetary donations received from the attendees were used by F45 Training to purchase 3298 lbs. of food from Baldor Specialty Foods at a cost of $5,667.65. In turn, Baldor Specialty Foods, which serves the tri-state area from its Bronx location, matched this purchase by itself donating 3,298 lbs of food. Together these organizations were responsible for The Food Bank receiving a total of 6569 lbs. of food to help feed this community at this time of food insecurity.

First Responders Hold Food Drive

Fri, 15 May 2020 12:56:13 GMT

On Saturday, May 2, 2020, Stamford’s first responders – police, fire and EMS – joined forces to help the hungry by conducting a food drive in front of the old police headquarters in Stamford. 7,002 pounds of non-perishable food were collected for The Food Bank to help meet the demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. This was the first time that these first responders have combined their efforts to provide food to those who they protect on a daily basis.

Nestle Waters North America Donates $10,000

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:03:45 GMT

The Food Bank is very proud to announce that on April 2, 2020, Nestle Waters North America donated $10,000 in support The Food Bank’s response to the Covid – 19 crisis. The Food Bank is honored to have Nestle Waters North America as a yearly supporter of our work in fighting food insecurity in our community.

$10,000 Grant Awarded by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:32:23 GMT

The Food Bank is pleased to announce that on April 15, 2020, it was awarded a $10,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation through the Community Foundation’s 2020 Covid 19 Resiliency initiative. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community.

Large Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:29:25 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce the receipt on April 10, 2020, of a $20,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This grant is intended to assist The Food Bank in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports programs designed to advance pathways to economic mobility in order to build thriving communities. Special emphasis is directed toward workforce development and education, community development, and basic needs

Coronavirus Stamford: Food Bank Needs Donations, Mayor Says

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 12:43:23 GMT

Mayor David Martin has issued a statement in response to concerns about food insecurity in Stamford.

STAMFORD, CT — On Wednesday, Mayor David Martin issued a statement in response to concerns about food insecurity in Stamford. According to Martin, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, located in Stamford, is urgently in need of donations as the state, and the nation, grapples with the new coronavirus.

In a statement, Martin said the virus, also referred to as COVID-19, will "likely dramatically increase" the amount of food insecure households across the nation, pointing to reasons such as lost income and rises in food prices as a result of the virus.

"The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County needs your help now," Martin said in a statement "As the economic impact on families and children grow — so does their need for your help. We are already beginning to see how devastating the COVID-19 [situtaion] is becoming. We cannot afford to wait. We need for you to act now."

Martin asked that residents consider donating food or making a contribution to the food bank as the situation continues to unfold. He also said he would be making a donation of $250 to the food bank and encouraged other to join him.

"You can't imagine how much this will make a difference," Martin said.

The food bank's website also emphasizes a need for donations during this time due to the "unprecedented demand for food" caused by the virus.

"Please consider making a food or monetary donation that will help us ensure families have access to nutritious food during this difficult time," the website reads. "If there was ever a time to pull together as a community, the time is now."

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield Country struggles to provide during coronavirus outbreak

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:31:57 GMT

A major food bank serving more than 90 agencies in lower Fairfield County, is struggling to keep up with the demand as clients stockpile food items out of fear of the coronavirus outbreak.

Leaders at the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield Country are “desperately” trying to reach the public, to solicit food and monetary donations for the organization, which is experiencing a shortage of supplies, said Kate Lombardo, the executive director.

As the number of people infected with the virus continues to climb, human services agencies from Greenwich to Wilton are looking to the Food Bank to fill the widening void. Unfounded fears of a local potential lockdown has some partner agencies “doubling up” on the amount of food they’re distributing to clients and as a result, the Food Bank, which supplies to the partner agencies, is feeling the brunt in full force.

“The agencies know they have to prepare like the rest of the public,” Lombardo said. “They recognize their clients don’t have it, so they’re doubling up the amount of food they’re giving them, so that if the issue becomes that they have to stay in the house for 14 days as a precaution because of this virus, they will have the (resources) to do it.”

Currently, the Food Bank has about half the amount of food it would normally have at this time of year and workers are starting to dig into supplies that wouldn’t normally be touched until August or September, Lombardo said.

She and other human services leaders are asking the public to donate money or non-perishable food items, such as canned milk, soup, rice, pasta, cereal and tuna, and other emergency items like shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toilet paper and deodorant. The organization will also accept diapers and other baby items.

Lombardo said monetary donations would help her and other social services leaders purchase items, in bulk, at a cheaper cost. Normally, Lombardo would also ask local people to host food drives, but large gatherings aren’t conducive to containing the virus, she said.

“Holding food drives means coming together and everybody is being told not to congregate in large crowds,” she said. “So, we’re in a dilemma. We’re in kind of a place we’ve never been before.”

On Monday morning, the facility’s shelves appeared to be half-stocked. The facility was running especially low on cereal, soup, tuna and pasta — areas of the warehouse that are often full. One box of pasta sat by its lonesome not far from the entrance of the building.

“We could never get rid of spaghetti (and) pasta,” Lombardo said. “Now it’s gone.”

Larger food pantries, such as Person-to-Person in Stamford, are not yet seeing an uptick in people approaching their agency for food, nor are they requesting a surplus of those items from the Food Bank, said P2P CEO Nancy Coughlin.

Smaller food pantries tend to rely more heavily on the Food Bank and may shop there in advance, Coughlin said.

“We’re not, because we maintain a 1-to-2-week inventory, so we don’t run out of things, so we’re not stocking up. Some of the smaller pantries might be doing that,” she said.

Joyce Gumbus, the director of a smaller food pantry out of Wilson Memorial Church in Stamford, said she had to turn away clients when she ran out of food last Thursday.

“It’s just a great fear out there and I don’t think the world is really getting it right now,” said Gumbus, who hasn’t experienced an occurrence like this in the 15 years she’s run 164 Wilson Food Pantry.

The elderly, sick people and mothers with young children are wondering if there will be enough food for them, if the situation amplifies, Gumbus said.

The narrative hits close to home for Lombardo and Gumbus, who have at one point, received human services assistance themselves.

“I want the story out there because people don’t get it; we have poverty in this community,” Lombardo said.

“They think lower Fairfield County; they think everybody is just fine and dandy,” she said. “And no, it’s tougher to live in a wealthy community when you’re poor, when everyone else around you is in the same battle rowing in the same boat. (Struggling) people are going against the tide.”

While Food Bank leaders are in deep need of donated food items, they’re asking the public to refrain from giving spoiled, opened or half-eaten bags of food, which they said they’ve received in the past.

“Put on someone’s table what you would put on your table,” Lombardo said.

Her colleague Willie Johnson, the warehouse manager at the Food Bank, chimed in as he stood next to Lombardo.

“Some people have the mentality that (low-income) people will accept anything,” Johnson said. “But (that) needs to be eradicated.”

Donation from Stamford Board of Realtors

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:56:13 GMT

On November 25, 2019, the Stamford Board of Realtors, Inc. generously donated $1,140 to The Food Bank. The marks the 8th year that these realtors have helped support The Food Bank’s mission. Pictured from left to right are Cheryl McCormick from Halstead Real Estate; Kate Lombardo, The Food Bank’s Executive Director; Nancy C. Apy, The Food Bank’s President; and Aurelia S. Gilbert from Newbridge Properties.

Priceline Spearheads Thanksgiving Campaign

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:03:44 GMT

Priceline and its Norwalk and New York City based employees, once again led the way for The Food Bank's Thanksgiving fundraising campaign. The employees donated $29,281, which was matched by Priceline and used to purchase 14,501 lbs. of food and 376 turkeys for donation to The Food Bank. This generosity played a major role in enabling The Food Bank to meet the Thanksgiving needs of the families who obtain emergency food from The Food Bank's 90 member agencies and programs. Pictured are the Priceline employees who offloaded the donated food at The Food Bank's warehouse store on November 22, 2019.

12th Annual Stamford Charity Chili Cook-Off

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:57:22 GMT

On Sunday, October 20th, the 12th Annual Stamford Charity Chili Cook-Off took place on the grounds of J.M. Wright Technical High School. A large turnout resulted in $1670 being raised for The Food Bank. MassMutual has graciously pledged a matching gift. We are very grateful to Joseph Gonzalez, Jr. and Tara Fleck for organizing the event, and for J.M. Wright Technical High School for permitting the use of its grounds.

Food Bank Welcomes New Pallet Jack Courtesy of First County Bank Foundation

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:21:18 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that on June 25, 2019, we received a $5,357 donation from the First County Bank Foundation to purchase a new Yale pallet jack for use in our Warehouse Store. Pictured with the pallet jack are (from left) Suzanne Dean, First County Bank Business Development Officer and Assistant Vice President; Kate Lombardo, Food Bank Executive Director; Martin S. Cohen, Food Bank Assistant Executive Director; and Sebastian Kulesza, First County Bank Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President.

Established in 2001 in honor of First County Bank’s 150th anniversary, the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. was created to distribute funds annually to non-profit organizations that support affordable housing, economic development and quality of life for children and families. The Food Bank is proud and honored to have had the support of the First County Bank Foundation for more than 13 years.

Grant from The Young Women’s League of New Canaan

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 17:26:23 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that on June 6, 2019, we received a very generous $5,000 grant from The Young Women’s League of New Canaan (“YWL”). This donation was provided as part of the YWL’s 2018-2019 giving theme “Healthy Together, Stronger Together.”

The YWL is a service-based, social organization enriching Fairfield County through fundraising and volunteering efforts. It was founded in 1973 and since 2001, has given over $1 million to deserving local charities.

Food Bank Receives International Paper Foundation Grant

Fri, 24 May 2019 17:12:21 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that on April 24, 2019, it was awarded a $5,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation. These funds will be used to purchase nutritious food for underserved families in lower Fairfield County.

The International Paper Foundation is one of the ways International Paper strives to reach its vision to be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world. Started in 1952, the foundation annually provides millions in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in the communities where its employees live and work. Funding priority is given to programs related to its signature causes: education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief, and initiatives that improve the planet.

Splurge Holds Annual Easter Basket Drive for Children in Need

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:05:55 GMT

A local Easter tradition continues for the 12th consecutive year as SPLURGE partners with Kids in Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County to collect filled Easter baskets for children in need. Located at 39 Lewis Street, SPLURGE provides a convenient downtown location for members of the community to donate filled Easter baskets now through Wednesday, April 17th. SPLURGE owner Sonia Sotire Malloy shared, “We are honored to support two incredible organizations, Kids in Crisis and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, with our annual Easter Basket Drive. Our very generous customers and the local Girl Scouts have always embraced this effort and have helped us to donate almost 1,200 baskets since we began this tradition in 2008. This year our goal is to collect 150 filled Easter baskets which will make many children very happy on Easter morning.”

Kate Lombardo, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County added, “The Food Bank is honored and pleased to partner, once again, with Sonia and her team at SPLURGE for this annual event. The Easter baskets bring happiness and excitement to the children living in our area's shelters on Easter morning. Our community is lucky to have Sonia and her team who unselfishly give of their time to brighten the lives of less fortunate children on a holiday morning."

Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, says, “The Easter Baskets brighten the holiday for those staying here at Kids In Crisis. We can’t believe that this is the 12th year that Sonia and SPLURGE have been collecting Easter Baskets. We are so appreciative of the ongoing support!”

Cellophane wrapped Easter baskets can be filled with items for children ages 2 to 17 and can include toys, journals, games, personal care items, gift cards, packaged healthy snacks and traditional Easter candy. Please contact Sonia Sotire Malloy at 203-869-7600 if your school or organization is interested in contributing to the SPLURGE Easter Basket Drive.

Priceline Leads Thanksgiving Efforts

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:04:00 GMT

Once again, Priceline and its employees were the leaders of The Food Bank’s Thanksgiving fundraising season. Priceline’s Norwalk and New York City based employees made a very significant monetary contribution to The Food Bank, which was then matched by Priceline and used by Priceline to purchase 19,446 pounds of food, as well as 436 turkeys, all of which were donated to The Food Bank. This generosity played a significant part in enabling The Food Bank to meet the Thanksgiving needs of the families who obtain emergency food from The Food Bank’s 80 member agencies and programs. Pictured are the Priceline employees who offloaded the donated food at The Food Bank’s warehouse store on November 19, 2018.

Donation from Stamford Board of Realtors

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:23:37 GMT

On November 7, 2018, the Stamford Board of Realtors, Inc., a long time supporter of The Food Bank, generously donated $1,035 to help support The Food Bank's mission. Pictured ( from left to right) are Realtor Vikktoria Cooper; Cheryl McCormick from Halstead Real Estate; Ken Fried, President of Stamford Board REALTORS, Inc.; Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo; and Food Bank Assistant Executive Director Martin S. Cohen.

Donation from The Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:56:52 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce our receipt on October 11, 2018, of a $4,000 donation from The Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation. The funds were raised through a statewide raffle for credit union staff and members. We are proud and honored that this is the 6th year that The Connecticut Credit Union Charitable Foundation has supported The Food Bank's work in providing for those in our community who are food insecure. Pictured from left to right are Kathy L. Chartier, President and C.E.O. of Members Credit Union ; Willie J. Johnson, The Food Bank's Warehouse Store Manager; and Gail Todd, President and C.E.O. of the Greenwich Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union.

Grant from TD Charitable Foundation

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:10:29 GMT

We are delighted to announce that on August 22, 2018, the TD Charitable Foundation awarded The Food Bank a $5,000 grant. TD Bank, through its charitable giving arm, the TD Charitable Foundation, carries a legacy of supporting not-for-profit institutions and their important work throughout TD Bank's region. The Food Bank is very grateful that TD Charitable Foundation has chosen to support our mission of providing emergency food to those in need residing in lower Fairfield County.

A Decade of Support from Hitachi Capital America & its Norwalk Employees

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:22:20 GMT

It is with great pleasure that The Food Bank announces the receipt on September 6, 2018, of a total of $8,500 in donations from Hitachi Capital America Corp. ("HCA") and employees from its Norwalk office. We are very proud to note that this is the 10th straight year that HCA and its Norwalk employees have conducted a fund-raiser in support of The Food Bank. Pictured from left to right are HCA Community Action Committee member Bill Del Vecchio, Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo, HCA Community Action Committee member Sandi Gaetano, and Food Bank Assistant Executive Director Martin S. Cohen.

First County Bank Foundation Grant

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:51:14 GMT

The Food Bank takes great pleasure in announcing receipt on July 13th of a $5,000 grant from the First County Bank Foundation. We are very grateful for the First County Bank Foundation's continuing support of our mission to provide nutritious food to those in need.

Established in 2001, the First County Bank Foundation has awarded over 1000 individual grants, worth over $8.2 million. These grants benefit nonprofit organizations that directly impact the health and well-being of individuals living and working in lower Fairfield County. Special consideration is given to agencies and programs, like the Food Bank, that benefit low to moderate income populations.

Pictured from left to right are Martin S. Cohen, Food Bank Assistant Executive Director; Justyna Nurczyk, First County Bank Assistant Vice President; Kate Lombardo, Food Bank Executive Director; and Richard Evanko, First County Bank Vice President, Business Banking Manager.

Greenwich Youngster Raises Money for Food Bank

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:29:58 GMT

For the second time in a little over a month, a young boy has raised money for The Food Bank by selling lemonade. Our most recent young donor is Preston Gale, age 5, who on July 23rd, came to The Food Bank with his mother to donate the $176.78 he raised. He is pictured with Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo. The earlier young lemonade entrepreneur was Jayden Rivera who on June 14th, donated $44.12 from his lemonade sales.

International Paper Foundation Grant

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:31:55 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce receipt on June 22, 2018, of a $5,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation. The International Paper Foundation supports U.S. non-profit organizations located where International Paper's employees live and work, helping projects or programs focused on International Paper's Signature Causes - children's education, hunger and health & wellness, and disaster. Pictured below from left to right are Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo, International Paper Director Trust Investments Carol W. Tusch, and Food Bank Corporate Secretary and Assistant Executive Director Martin S. Cohen.

Donation from Macy's Stamford Store

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:02:22 GMT

The Food Bank wishes to thank the employees of Macy's Stamford store for participating in Macy's 21st annual Bag Hunger giving campaign. We also want to thank those customers of the Macy's Stamford store who took part in the round up initiative, "Make Good Cents", whereby from March 15, 2018, through March 31, 2018, customers voluntarily chose to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar (up to $.99) and donate the difference to The Food Bank. A total of $1,401.70 was raised from these two programs.

Churches Join Forces to Fight Hunger

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:24:12 GMT

In what has become a yearly event, parishioners from the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford joined with parishioners from the St. John's Lutheran Church (Stamford) to help replenish The Food Bank's inventory. Food drives were conducted at the respective churches and then on Sunday, June 3rd, all the food was donated to The Food Bank. A total of 3,646 lbs. of food was received (First Presbyterian - 2,540 lbs. and St. John's - 1,106 lbs.). The Food Bank is very grateful for the many years of support we have received from these churches.

St. John's Community Foundation Grant

Fri, 18 May 2018 13:13:57 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce receipt of a $2,500 grant from the St. John's Community Foundation. This grant is intended to help pay the cost of the new door for The Food Bank's walk-in freezer (pictured). The Food Bank is privileged to have the continuing support of this wonderful organization, which was established to address the broad social issues facing the Stamford community.

Generous Bequest from Mary Louise Wakin

Wed, 02 May 2018 18:50:02 GMT

The Food Bank acknowledges receipt in March 2018, of a very generous bequest from the late Mary Louise Wakin. Mrs. Wakin, a long time resident of Stamford, named The Food Bank as one of the beneficiaries of her IRA, resulting in a donation to The Food Bank of securities with a very significant value. We are honored that Mrs. Wakin remembered The Food Bank in her estate planning.

Grant from Newman's Own Foundation

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:01:32 GMT

We are delighted to announce that on March 2, 2018, Newman's Own Foundation awarded The Food Bank a $2,500 grant for general operations. Since 1982, 100% of the profits from the sale of Newman's Own products, now totaling more than $500 million, have been contributed to thousands of nonprofit organizations worldwide, helping to make the world a better place.

Priceline.com Leads Thanksgiving Efforts

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:12:12 GMT

Priceline.com and its employees led the way in supporting The Food Bank's Thanksgiving fund-raising season. The employees raised more than $25,000 to aid The Food Bank in meeting the hunger needs of the local community this holiday season. Priceline.com made a matching donation that was used by its employees to purchase 16,331 pounds of food, as well as 375 turkeys, from Costco. Pictured are priceline.com employees loading food purchased at Costco into Food Bank storage bins.

Donation from Hitachi Capital America & its Norwalk Employees

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 21:16:25 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that in September 2017, Hitachi Capital America Corp. and employees from its Norwalk office donated a total of $8,080 to support our mission. We are proud to note that this is the 9th straight year that this generous company and its Norwalk based employees have conducted a fund-raiser to benefit The Food Bank. Pictured from left to right are Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo, Hitachi Capital America Community Action Committee members Bill Del Vecchio and Sandi Gaetano, and Food Bank Assistant Executive Director and Corporate Secretary Martin S. Cohen.

Community Fund of Darien 2017 Grant

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that on July 10, 2017, The Community Fund of Darien awarded The Food Bank a 2017 grant of $10,000. A valued and long time supporter of The Food Bank, The Community Fund of Darien seeks to help people in Darien, Stamford and Norwalk by supporting a wide range of services, and by recognizing that no one and no issue stands alone. Pictured from left to right are Carrie Bernier, Community Fund of Darien Executive Director; Lisa Haas, Community Fund of Darien Grants Director; Kate Lombardo, Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Executive Director; and Steve Ward, Community Fund of Darien Board President.

Food Bank Gets New Van

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

On June 27, 2017, representatives from the First County Bank Foundation, Inc. and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. gathered to celebrate The Food Bank’s acquisition of a much needed new van. The purchase of the van was made possible through the generosity of the First County Bank Foundation ($22,000), XL Catlin ($5,000), the St. John’s Community Foundation ($2,500) and several individuals. Pictured (from left to right) are Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr., President of First County Bank Foundation; Karen Kelly, Vice President of First County Bank Foundation; Kate Lombardo, Food Bank Executive Director; Frederick Lorthioir, member of The Food Bank’s Board of Directors; Martin S. Cohen, Food Bank Assistant Executive Director; and Hiroshi Nakajima, President of The Food Bank.

Grant from Greenwich United Way

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Food Bank is delighted to report that for the second time in the last six months, the Greenwich United Way has provided funding to help feed those in lower Fairfield County who are food insecure. In this instance, The Food Bank was approved for a $10,000 award on June 26, 2017, as part of the Greenwich United Way's Community Investment Process extension grant program. In February 2017, The Greenwich United Way had awarded The Food Bank a $15,000 grant.

The Food Bank is enormously grateful for the Greenwich United Way's continuing support of our mission.

"Load A Truck" Food Drive

Sun, 21 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday, May 21, 2017, parishioners (including the pictured toddler) from St. John's Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, and United Methodist Church of Springdale donated 2,600 lbs. of food at the annual "Load a Truck" food drive. The Food Bank is very grateful for the generosity of those congregants who contributed to this food drive.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Sat, 13 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, May 13, 2017, as part of the nation-wide Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, employees of the National Association of Letter Carriers in the Stamford Post Offices generously gave their time and effort, in heavy rain, to bring needed food to The Food Bank that was donated by Stamford residents. The Food Bank greatly appreciates the hard work of these Stamford postal workers as well as the wonderful generosity of those who donated the food.

11th Annual Chefs' Dinner

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

On January 26th The Food Bank held its 11th Annual Chefs’ Dinner to Fight Hunger at the scenic Stamford Yacht Club. This year’s well deserving honoree was Tim Brown, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Nestlé Waters North America Inc. Gold sponsors of the event were Hitachi Capital America Corp., Grade A ShopRite, and Nestlé Waters North America. In describing Tim Brown’s support for The Food Bank, FB Executive Director Kate Lombardo (pictured here with Tim Brown) stated that "his wonderful philanthropic example has motivated his employees to conduct food drives and volunteer hundreds of community service hours a year at The Food Bank’s warehouse store."

The sold out crowd was treated to a sumptuous five course meal that was preceded by a cocktail hour with seven appetizer stations, each dish prepared by a different well known, successful chef. The participating chefs – all of whom volunteered their time – were Bryan Malcarney (Rory’s Restaurant), Julio Genao (Prime), Stephen Lewandowski (Harlan Social), David Galin (The Boothbay Harbor Lobster Co.), Stephen Costanzo (Olio), Lisa and Stephen Maronian (Sweet Lisa’s Exquisite Cakes), Michael Marchetti (Columbus Park Trattoria), Francois Kwaku-Dongo (David’s Soundview Catering), Chris Dall’au (Have A Ball NYC), Charlie Lim (Sushi Village Caterers), and Judith Roll (Tabouli Grill and Judy’s Bar & Kitchen).

Greenwich United Way $15,000 Grant

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $15,000 grant for 2017 from the Greenwich United Way. The Greenwich United Way has been a trusted partner of the Greenwich community, government and local organizations since 1933. It has focused on community solutions in the areas of education, financial stability and health for over 80 years.

In awarding The Food Bank its 2017 grant, Karen S. Keegan, Chair of the Greenwich United Way Board of Directors, wrote to The Food Bank's Chair: "We are pleased to point out that your staff in involved, accessible, and approachable and there is clearly a strong need for the Food Bank in the community. Volunteers were impressed with your ability to distribute more fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat to clients, and noted that the demand for your services continues to rise."

The Food Bank is proud and honored to have the Greenwich United Way's support.

Priceline.com Donations

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The Food Bank would like to give special thanks to Priceline.com and its the Norwalk employees for their overwhelming generosity during the Thanksgiving season. Priceline.com and its Norwalk employees raised $50,500 for The Food Bank, some of which was allocated to purchase of 26,277 lbs. of food for donation to The Food Bank, with the $23,368 balance being donated in cash. Thanks in large part to these donations, The Food Bank was able to meet the Thanksgiving needs of the individuals and families who obtain emergency food from The Food Bank's 85 member agencies and programs in lower Fairfield County. We are very grateful and proud to have the support of Priceline.com and its Norwalk employees.

Donation From Hitachi Capital America Corp.

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The Food Bank is very pleased to announce that on August 10, 2016, Hitachi Capital America Corp. generously donated $6,837.00 to The Food Bank. We are very proud and grateful for the many years of support The Food Bank has received from this outstanding company.