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...

Our Best Giving Tuesday Yet! This Giving Tuesday, our community showed up in a BIG way—and we are still blown away by the generosity and support of everyone who joined us. Thanks to you, we didn’t just reach our goal—we...

Simsbury Girls Varsity Soccer Scores Big for Gifts of Love! An enormous thank you to the Simsbury Girls Varsity Soccer team, who—along with a huge win against Farmington on Friday night—organized a food drive to support Gifts of Love! Thanks to...

A Sweet Success at The Shops at Farmington Valley! We LOVE this day! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to Give a Treat, Get a Treat at The Shops at Farmington Valley last night. Thanks to the incredible...

Whole Foods Market South Windsor Helps ‘Stuff the Van’ for Gifts of Love On October 21, our friends at Whole Foods Market South Windsor rolled up their sleeves to make a difference for local families in need. As part of...

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...