The Congregational Church of New Canaan has had a long emphasis on outreach. The yearly budget designates a percentage to helping those beyond their walls and their member volunteers take very seriously the call to service. This call to serve is embodied in church member Linda Twombly.
The church is extremely grateful to have had her at the helm of a partnership with Pacific House Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford for close to 20 years. When she steps down from her role in December, Linda and a ministry team of about 60 volunteers will have cooked and served a warm homemade meal to nearly 6,500 homeless men of Pacific House.
The church will continue its important work at Pacific House, with Linda in an advisory role, and anyone wishing to participate is welcome. In its efforts to feed the hungry in our midst, the church also partners with The Norwalk Emergency Shelter, Meals on Wheels, and The New Canaan Food Pantry. The pantry, which serves our literal neighbors, has continued to expand the numbers served and will require more donations to fill that need. Items urgently requested now are canned fruit, oatmeal, canned veggies, pasta sauce, powdered milk, kids’ snacks, crackers, shampoo, and deodorant.
Donations may be brought to Smith Hall at The Congregational Church of New Canaan, 23 Park Street, for delivery or directly to the pantry. For more information contact Marianna Kilbride, director of missions and outreach at 203-966-2651 or marianna@godsacre.org.