Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, our kitchen just got a big upgrade! A new pancake griddle and freezer are helping us serve more meals than ever, up to 200 pancakes an hour! With continued food donations from Dorothy Day, we’re keeping our freezer stocked and our community fed. Helping our neighbors is what we do BEST!
On March 19, 2025, Congressman Jim Himes joined Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) for a Meals on Wheels delivery, experiencing firsthand the vital role this program plays in supporting homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities.
At the Thomas Merton Family Center (TMFC), every meal served and every bag of groceries distributed through the food pantry carries a deeper purpose: nourishing not just the body but also the spirit of community. It was in this spirit that a simple question from pantry guests sparked an initiative that would empower them far beyond the kitchen.
Four school buses were filled with donations, which will benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, the Sterling House Community Center and the Thomas Merton Center.
Sabine Kuczo, Jay Misencik, Geralene Valentine discuss Faces of a Sacred Place and the Thomas Merton Family Center on WTNH with Ann Nyberg.