HUNGER PREVENTION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

NEW COVENANT CENTER

Stamford (Greater Stamford area)

New Covenant Center is focused on hunger prevention and social services for a better life. Our facility in Stamford provides expanded basic need services to our guests. By creating a safe, warm and compassionate environment, we are taking the first steps toward empowering men, women and children to reach their full potential and regain their dignity and self-respect.

Services

  • Our soup kitchen serves 300 healthy, hot and nutritious meals daily.
  • Over 1,150 individuals receive 10 days / 3 meals a day worth of groceries each month from our food pantry.
  • New job skills programs focused on the food/hospitality industry are offered for clients.
  • Staff provides assistance to address basic individual and family issues, to identify and overcome barriers/obstacles and to provide links to supportive services such as medical and mental health referrals.
  • Programs include SNAP Benefits, Family Loan Program, and Community Access Program.
  • We offer over 100 showers per month and provide barber services and hygiene items to clients.
  • Active Toiletry Program distributes essential necessities to clients.
  • Referral program partners with area non-profits to provide additional social services for clients.

Events

2024 Turkey Drive

You can make a difference! The 2024 New Covenant Center Turkey Drive helps feed your neighbors in Stamford this Thanksgiving. A small donation of $30 means everything to someone suffering from food insecurity. Help raise $20K now!

Who to Contact

John Gutman: (203) 964-8228, ext. 401
Betsy Lopez: (203) 964-8228, ext. 415

Main Number: (203) 964-8228
Fax: (203) 357-0314

Location

174 Richmond Hill Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

Program Hours

Monday-Saturday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 5:30pm

Videos from New Covenant Center

We Invite You To Serve

Bill and Mary Beth Fessler, our 2024 Founder's Award Recipients, share their inspiring message about how service at New Covenant Center brings joy. 🌟❤️ We welcome you to be a ...part of our mission in Stamford. Come volunteer with us and experience the joy of giving back!
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BOARD OF ADVISORS

Officers:
Nils Dahl, Board Chair
Phil Shalala, Chairman Emeritus

Members:
Laure Aubuchon
Scott Bewley
Mike Boyd
Sarita Hanley
Tim Hughes
Paul Harinstein
Tom Kane
Michael Marchetti
Andy Parker
Jose Rivera
Virginia Wong

NEW COVENANT CENTER NEWS

Announcement: The New Covenant Center 2023 Founder’s Award Honors Sarita Hanley for Exceptional Contributions

Announcement: The New Covenant Center 2023 Founder’s Award Honors Sarita Hanley for Exceptional Contributions

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is delighted to announce the recipient of this year’s New Covenant Center Founder’s Award, Sarita Hanley. Established in 2016, this prestigious award pays tribute to individuals who have made remarkable contributions to our mission of hunger prevention and social services, creating a pathway towards a better life for those in need.

Order of Malta CT Chapter Supports New Covenant Center

Order of Malta CT Chapter Supports New Covenant Center

For many years, the Connecticut Area of the Order of Malta has supported New Covenant Center in many ways. They prepare and serve lunch on the second Saturday of every month. This past Saturday, New Covenant’s Raphael Hilaire outdid himself in creating a fantastically healthy, balanced and bountiful meal.

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