DONATE Home Find Food Who We Are What We Do Our Impact How To Help News Gallery Contact Spotlight On Volunteers The Latest News Thanksgiving Food Drive Help us feed families in need this holiday season. The following are ways you can help. Food Drive Held at Italian Center in Stamford 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. INTERNATIONAL PAPER FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County proudly announces that on September 25, 2020, it received a $5,000 grant from the International Paper Foundation for the purchase of nutritious food for those in lower Fairfield County who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. We are gratified that this marks the 3rd year that the International Paper Foundation has chosen to support The Food Bank’s efforts to feed the hungry. Pictured in front of a wall of The Food Bank’s building -- while observing proper social distancing -- are Food Bank Executive Director Kate Lombardo (holding the grant check) and TJ Billard, the Plant General Manager at International Paper’s container plant in Putnam, CT. 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. Food Bank Awarded $10,000 Grant by the Stamford Partnership 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. Read More News Visit smile.amazon.com and select "The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County" as your charity. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to The Food Bank. At no additional cost, help feed those in need. Holiday Donation drop off hours are: Wednesday November 24 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday November 25 - CLOSED Friday November 26 - CLOSED Website Privacy Policy Admin Login Who We Are What We Do Our Impact Take Action Contact News Contact Info 461 Glenbrook Road Stamford, CT 06906 Phone: (203) 358-8898 Email: atarantino@foodbanklfc.org DONATE TAKE ACTION