Person to Person provides essential services to residents of lower Fairfield County, including:
- Food Assistance
- Clothing and Care Programs
- Financial Opportunity Center®
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Camperships
- Scholarships
- Seasonal Programs
P2P is here to help. Contact our team at 203-655-0048 or email [email protected].
Food Assistance
Providing healthy, nutritious food is a key cornerstone of P2P’s mission. Food insecurity, as well as health insecurity, are growing problems and we are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals and families have access to healthy and nutritious food. Our extensive food program makes this happen.
Four Food Pantries
P2P’s four food pantries, including neighborhood pantries in Darien and Norwalk, and two mobile pantries serving Stamford residents, are the cornerstone of our extensive and hands-on food assistance program.
Each of our pantries was founded on facilitating a highly personal experience, to ensure a level of dignity and respect for each person we serve.
A Focus on Healthy, Nutritious Food
P2P is committed not just to providing area residents with food, but with nutritious food to support health and wellbeing. That’s why fresh fruits and vegetables are always the first item you see when entering one of our three food pantries, and there is never a limit on how much a household can take. We know that healthy food is a matter of public health.
P2P on Wheels
P2P On Wheels, which includes two mobile food pantries, offers Stamford residents the opportunity to select free grocery items — including fresh produce, dairy, meat and poultry, and shelf-stable goods — to prepare three meals a day for seven days for every member of the family. All pantry shopping visits are by appointment following an initial meeting with a P2P Caseworker.
Door2Door Home Delivery
Our Door2Door home delivery program was launched to help clients who are unable to leave home to obtain groceries. Groceries are pre-packed at our food pantries and delivered to clients’ homes by trained P2P volunteers.
Holiday Meal Programs
P2P offers a variety of holiday meal programs, including Thanksgiving Turkeys.
Clothing & Other Essentials
Clothing Center
P2P operates a clothing center at its Darien site, with new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children available at no-cost.
Clothing is available by appointment at the Darien site to all who request it. No residency requirements.
For donors, clothing may be donated at our Darien site, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm. P2P does not accept strollers, used car seats (we accept new ones for Baby Basics), used toys, electronics, books, household appliances, or furniture. Thank you.
Annual Coat Give-Away to the Public
Look for details coming this fall about P2P’s Annual Coat Give-Away.
Household Items
Household and personal items such as cleaning and laundry supplies, personal products (soap, shampoo, and toothpaste), and feminine products are welcome donations. Click here for a list of most needed items.
Baby Basics and New Family Support
An initiative of OPUS for Person to Person, and in partnership with Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital social work teams, P2P provides layettes and new car seats to parents of infants born at Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital.
Financial Opportunity Center®
P2P is Connecticut’s newest Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC). FOCs are career and financial coaching service centers that help families living on a low to moderate income build sustaining careers and achieve financial success. The cornerstone of LISC’s FOC model is providing services in an integrated way – rather than as stand-alone services – with a long-term commitment to helping clients reach their goals. The program provides three integrated service pillars: employment services, one-on-one financial coaching, and income support services. P2P was selected to become the 6th FOC in CT-serving the Stamford community.
For more information on LISC’s FOCs please access: https://www.foc-network.org/
Emergency Financial Assistance
Person to Person caseworkers assess immediate need and help clients plan for the future while providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, skills training, some medical expenses, security deposits and eviction prevention.
Casework Support
Person to Person offers trained, bilingual caseworkers to meet with and support clients.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Person to Person caseworkers speak with clients one-on-one to assess immediate needs and help clients plan for the future while providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, skills training, some medical expenses, security deposits and eviction prevention.
Emergency Financial Assistance is available to residents of Norwalk, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, Westport and Wilton.
For more information, email Casework Services.
For information on Emergency Resources 24/7, dial 2-1-1 on your phone or visit Connecticut 2-1-1 online.
Camperships
Through the P2P Campership Program, Stamford school children have the opportunity to attend local summer day camps where they can build life skills, make friends, and have fun. Camp offers peace of mind for working parents and reduces childcare concerns, while keeping children safe and engaged.
All children considered for Camperships live in low-income households in Stamford and are referred through their schools. Typically, P2P Camperships serve approximately 15% of the total number of children who qualify for free or reduced meal programs, a primary criterion for consideration.
Scholarships
The Person to Person Scholarship Program, established in 1968, provides financial assistance for high school graduates from low-income households who are already enrolled in college. Students with financial need, residing in Norwalk, Stamford and the surrounding towns, receive primary consideration.
Seasonal Programs
Turkey Giveaway
Each year, P2P gives away turkey dinners to families in Stamford, Norwalk and Darien.
Dove Program
This program provides a full day of food at the holidays for seniors and families, fulfilled through partnerships with local community groups and churches.
Holiday Toy Store
P2P’s Holiday Toy Store brings joy to thousands of local children and families each year. Prior to the pandemic, families could ‘shop’ for age-appropriate toys and books displayed in our ‘shop’. Post-pandemic, P2P provides holiday gift bundles for each family based on the number of children and ages.