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40-DAY SEASON OF SERVICE • NOV 26 – JAN 4

Warm Meals & Winter Coats: Our Annual Thanksgiving to Jan 4 Outreach

“I take off from Thanksgiving to January 4 every year to serve in the community and spend time with friends and family. I serve our community by doing Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach… serving a hot holiday meal and purchasing coats, hats, mittens, and blankets for all the children.” — Courtney Ribeiro

Active 2026 Campaign • Starts Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026)

Connecticut Children’s Winter Warmth & Holiday Meal Goal

100% Direct Allocation Wolcott • Waterbury • New Haven • Hartford Counties
185 of 250 Children’s Winter Warmth Kits & Family Meals Sponsored 65 Kits Needed Before Christmas Outreach
Initiative 1 • Food Dignity

Hot Holiday Meals (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

Serving hot, dignified Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity across Greater Waterbury and Central Connecticut. Every meal is prepared and delivered with prayer, warmth, and personal care.

  • Traditional hot Thanksgiving & Christmas dinners
  • Direct delivery to families in transition & local shelters
  • Zero cost or barriers for families in need
Initiative 2 • New England Winter Protection

Children’s Winter Warmth Packages

Purchasing brand-new heavy winter coats, hats, mittens, and fleece blankets so no child in our Connecticut communities goes cold during the harsh New England winter.

  • Brand-new heavy winter coats sized per child
  • Matching warm hats, insulated mittens & cozy blankets
  • Partnered with local schools, churches & family referrals