Back-to-school season should be an exciting time for students, but for many families in our community, it can also be stressful. The cost of backpacks and school supplies adds up quickly, creating a financial strain for those already working...

We were honored to welcome State Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw to our Avon office for a thoughtful conversation about food insecurity and the impact of our Weekend Backpack Program. During her visit, Representative Kavros DeGraw met with Executive Director Laura...

AVON, CT, May 4, 2021 – In response to the continued hardship brought on by the continued effects of the pandemic, generous donors have stepped up to support Gifts of Love.  In the first quarter of 2021, more than...

AVON, CT, Apr. 28, 2021 – A local non-profit has come up with a way to celebrate moms on their big day and feed those in need year-round.  Gifts of Love has paired up with Happy Plant Project to...

AVON, CT, Mar. 11, 2021 -- A new business made its debut by helping a local non-profit raise over $3,000 to fight hunger and support the needs of its neighbors. Happy Plant Project started its business life by teaming...