Organization Category: Food

PACIFIC HOUSE, INC.

Incorporated in 1985, Pacific House previously know as “Shelter for the Homeless” serves lower Fairfield County by providing temporary housing to homeless men, striving to obtain permanent supportive housing and services for men and women tailored to meet their relevant needs, and empowering people to help themselves achieve their greatest level of self-sufficiency.

Written by on September 4, 2017

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

A private, nonsectarian nonprofit organization founded in 1975. They improve lives through the exchange of food, clothing and basic living essentials.  All items are distributed at no cost on a weekly basis to low-income residents of Greenwich. Emergency food, clothing, linens, underwear and household items are also distributed to low-income residents of Greenwich, Port Chester, […]

Written by on October 21, 2014

LIBERATION PROGRAMS – FAMILY & YOUTH OPTIONS

Established in 1973, this is an outpatient alcohol and substance abuse health-care program for teens and their families coping with substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors. Sponsored by LIBERATION PROGRAMS.

Written by on September 11, 2014

COMMUNITY PLATES

Community Plates is a nonprofit organization, that exists to get that surplus food from the trash can, dumpsters and landfills to where it can make a difference in shelters, soup kitchens, food banks and food pantries.

Written by on July 10, 2014

GREENWICH SENIOR CENTER

Town facility offering cultural, recreational, educational, and social activities for seniors.  Any Greenwich resident age 55 and older who is able to function without assistance is welcome.  Transportation is available by reservation either by calling the Senior Center, or by calling CALL A RIDE directly. The offices of the GREENWICH COMMISSION ON AGING, USE (an […]

Written by on June 11, 2014

LIBERATION PROGRAMS INC.

Private, nonprofit substance abuse prevention and treatment program.  They offer comprehensive drug and alcohol prevention and treatment programs, diagnosis, detoxification, methadone services, eating disorders, residential, halfway, transitional housing programs, outpatient services,  community education programs,  information and referrals.  The Liberation Team caters to the area’s poor and working poor with service offerings for older adults, men, […]

Written by on November 25, 2013

MIDNIGHT RUN

Begun in 1984 as a volunteer organization dedicated to finding a common ground between the housed and the homeless. Midnight Run is a consortium of churches, synagogues, schools, and civic groups in the metropolitan area.  They distribute food, clothing, blankets, and personal items to the homeless on the streets of New York. The primary Greenwich staging […]

Written by on July 12, 2013