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By The Food Bank 15 Mar, 2024

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."

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.

 

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.

By The Food Bank 08 Mar, 2024
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.
By The Food Bank 29 Nov, 2023
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!

By The Food Bank 29 Nov, 2023

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.

 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.

By The Food Bank 07 Nov, 2023
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! 
By The Food Bank 12 Oct, 2023

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.

By The Food Bank 24 Jul, 2023

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.

By The Food Bank 07 Jun, 2023

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.

By The Food Bank 20 Apr, 2023

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.

By The Food Bank 13 Mar, 2023

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.

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