Operation Hope empowers individuals and families to undergo life-altering transformations. Their wide range of programs and services are dedicated to eradicating hunger and homelessness, aimed at assisting people in overcoming crises and forging a path towards stability, all while fostering dignity and hope. In addition to their core mission, Operation Hope regularly hosts enjoyable events that offer opportunities for family and friends to come together, while contributing to the fundraising efforts that sustain their impactful work.
Fairfield YMCA November Food Drive
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The Y is collecting donations for Operation Hope November 1-17 at their facility at 841 Old Post Road. Here’s a list of much needed items:
- Canned Fruit
- Pasta Sides & Rice Sides
- Pasta Sauce
- Sugar, Oil & Flour
- Coffee & Hot Chocolate
- Canned Chicken & Canned Spam
- Cereal & Oatmeal
- Toiletries
- Cleaning Products
- Dried Potatoes & Gravy
- Jelly & Honey
- Syrup & Pancake Mix
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About Fairfield YMCA:
The Fairfield YMCA is a cornerstone in the Fairfield community. Their facility brings personal wellness programs, child care, aquatics and swim lessons, youth programs and camps and adult sports into the reach of all Fairfield community residents.
Hit a Hole in One “Fore” Hunger
Join Fairfield Parks & Recreation for its “Hole in One Fore Hunger” Contest on Saturday, November 4, 9am-1pm at Carl Dickman Par 3 Golf Course for your chance to win a $5,000 cash prize! Contest is open for all ages (amateurs only, bring your own club and ball) and the Parks & Rec team is asking each participant to bring 5 non-perishable food items to be donated to Operation Hope!
See the Food Pantry wish list here. Pre-registration is required!
Email Chelsea at cseres@fairfieldct.org to register and secure your time slot. Good luck!
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Rock for Hope: A Benefit for Operation Hope Featuring Band Central
Band Central brings you rock legend Joe Bouchard, former member of Blue Oyster Cult for a concert on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at Fairfield Theatre Company. Tickets are $45, click here to get one! Come out to support Operation Hope and our programs to eliminate hunger and homelessness in our community. Each ticket will include a drink ticket for beer/wine. Come join the pre-party at 6:30pm prior to the concert to socialize in the FTC gallery and get warmed up for the show! Help celebrate the important work of Operation Hope! Featuring music from The Rolling Stones, Grand Funk, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Blue Oyster Cult, CSNY and more, this music is the soundtrack of our lives! The show features Joe Bouchard, Gabrielle Lakshmi, Joan Levy Hepburn, Bill Carbone, John Torres, Gray Fowler, Pat Marafiote and Rob Fried.
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About FTC:
The Fairfield Theatre Company is a nonprofit center for the arts and culture located in the heart of downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. They bring together a community of musicians, actors, artists, writers, fans, and supporters who are dedicated to the simple premise that the broadest spectrum of live entertainment and cultural exchange is essential to the vitality of their society.
Food Drive @ Will Evans LIVE at FTC StageOne
Join @willevansmusic of Barefoot Truth on Saturday, November 25 at 7:45pm (doors open @ 7pm) at FTC’s StageOne for a night of fantastic live music! You can purchase tickets here. Will Evans is hosting a food drive to benefit Operation Hope’s Food Pantry to help feed families in need this holiday season. Please bring non-perishable food items to the show to donate. And come meet other #KindFolk fans! Join Will’s ‘Kind Folk Fan Group’ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/kindfolk
Will Evans is a conscious roots musician of environment, hope & inclusion. Evans displays technical mastery of live-looping in his shows that include the didgeridoo, ‘hand pan’ drum, percussive beatboxing, acoustic guitar, and layers of soulful vocals. Special guest Hayley Jane is opening for Will Evans. Thanks to Will for including our neighbors in need in his heart and mind!
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