Earlier this month, Raymour & Flanigan hosted something special for Gifts of Love families: an egg hunt filled with laughter, energy, and a whole lot of joy! Children had the chance to search for colorful eggs, race from spot to...

We’re proud to spotlight Michael, one of our most dedicated volunteers, who shares what giving back at Gifts of Love means to him, in his own words! “My name is Michael. I’ve been volunteering at Gifts of Love for almost...

It'sNational Volunteer Week and what better time show off some of our incredible volunteers!  Meet Suzanne, who began her Gifts of Love adventure last November, an we'll let her take it from here: "I had been looking to volunteer in...

A Warm Welcome to Americold As Americold prepares to open its first warehouse in Connecticut, they are already making a meaningful impact in the community through hands-on service and generosity. We were excited to welcome groups of Americold volunteers to our...

Thank You to the Stocker Foundation We are grateful for the continued support of the Stocker Foundation and their commitment to early education initiatives that recognize the vital connection between nutrition and a child’s ability to learn and thrive. Through their...

A Special Visit to The Goddard School Recently, our Food Program Manager, Michael Olivieri, had the pleasure of visiting students at The Goddard School Farmington. Michael spent time with the pre-K and preschool classes talking about the importance of helping others...

We are grateful to the Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin for their generous support of our Weekend Backpack Program, and to Triumph Group for their investment in our Basic Needs Program. Because of partners like these, children have...

This Valentine’s Day, we were surrounded by reminders of just how caring and generous our community truly is. Our hearts were filled with hearts and cards, each one representing someone who chose to show up for their neighbors with kindness...

When our clients make their final visit, we invite them to complete a short survey about their experience with our program. Sometimes, their words absolutely blow us away with kindness. It’s only because of supporters like you that we have...

Meet Anushka and Arushi. At just 8 years old, Anushka wrote and self-published the award-winning children’s book My Magic Mirror, a story that celebrates confidence, kindness, and believing in yourself. Recently, she stopped by the Gifts of Love office with...