BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND HOME ESSENTIALS NON FOOD PANTRY

Morning Glory

Danbury (Greater Danbury)

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Operating out of 11 Spring Street in Danbury, the Morning Glory Breakfast Program is conveniently located within the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. Morning Glory collaborates with other agencies to offer a safe and welcoming environment for those in need. Each day, we serve approximately 100 hot meals, totaling over 2,000 meals every month. There is no cost associated with meals or engagement with visiting agencies; all participation in services and programs remains completely voluntary.

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Services

The Morning Glory Breakfast Program serves hot and cold breakfast to individuals in need within our community from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

In collaboration with Dorothy Day Hospitality House, we also provide indoor seating for clients picking up breakfast. Guests are welcomed into a warm, friendly, and safe environment to enjoy their meals in what was formerly the Dorothy Day shelter.

The Morning Glory Home Essentials Program provides non-food items that are not covered by SNAP benefits, including cleaning supplies, paper goods, and personal hygiene products Clients can schedule to pick up items every other month – scheduling will be organized by program manager.

To register for the Home Essentials program, please use the link below to fill out a referral form.

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Contact Information

Questions about Morning Glory or Home Essentials? Reach out using the information below.

Program Contact

Tamara Espinal [email protected] Main Number: (203) 349-2428 Fax: (203) 738-1199

Morning Glory Location

11 Spring Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Home Essentials

Location:
64 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810 Program Hours:
First Friday of each month
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Appointments:
Danbury residents, call 203-349-2428

Meet the Staff Member of the Month

Since joining Catholic Charities in June 2023, Hirio Flores De Leon has been an important part of our Morning Glory Breakfast team, serving as a dedicated Program Aide. He is passionate about his role and is known for his kindness toward our clients. He loves to cook and often comes up with new ideas on how we can better serve our community. His pride in the work he does is clear, and he considers it a blessing to be part of such a meaningful team effort. We are grateful to have Hirio as part of our Catholic Charities family and look forward to the many ways he will continue to bring care, warmth, and fresh ideas to the Morning Glory Breakfast Program.

MORNING GLORY NEWS

Tamara’s Handbag Mission

“When you are a homeless individual it’s very difficult to establish yourself and anticipate your daily needs during this life-changing event you are facing,” says Tamara Espinal, program coordinator of Morning Glory” Breakfast Program in Danbury.

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