Upcoming Events
2024 Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
Lets Knock Hunger Out of the Park!
Friendship Service Center, Inc. is proud to participate in Connecticut Foodshare’s Annual Walk Against Hunger! This event is taking place on Saturday, May 4th, and we're excited to join hands with our community in raising awareness of the ongoing food insecurities faced by so many in our communities. At FSC, we're on the front lines of hunger, serving over 6,000 meals monthly through our Tomasso Family Community Kitchen. Our team aims to raise $20,000 this year to support our vital kitchen operations. 100% of every donation made will be directly helping our underfunded kitchen. Click here to be taken to our team's registration page and to learn how YOU can get involved!
For More Information: Contact Nhi Lam at nlam@fsc-ct.org
Past Events
McDonalds Donation
Keith Santacroce, of the newly renovated New Brite Plaza McDonalds, presented FSC’s Executive Director, Caitlin Rose with a donation of $500 for programs. Mr. Santacroce was quoted by the New Britain Herald as saying, “My success is based on who I have,” Mr. Santacroce, who is a regular donor to the FSC also restated his willingness to…
Read MoreOver three weeks, Monique worked diligently to help Catherine find a new apartment that worked well with her budget. On December 1st, 2022, Catherine signed the lease to a new, spacious apartment where she is currently residing with her daughter. Since moving in, Catherine is also back to working full-time. Catherine said, “I am grateful…
Read MoreGrips and Sips Mini Golf!
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and golfed with us A big shout out to our sponsors, without whom this wouldn’t have happened. They truly believe in Love Made Visible. With their help, the Friendship Service Center will be able to continue our work of feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless. Nutmeg IT…
Read MoreLittle Red Grille Fundraiser!
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 11:30 am – 8:00 pm, the Little Red Grille in Plainville will donate 20% of all FSC-related proceeds to the Friendship Service Center to help us continue our work of preventing homelessness. They offer a diverse menu, including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches & wraps, as well as lobster rolls,…
Read MorePints and Paczki’s Fundraising Event
We are excited to announce Pints and Paczki’s as a first of its kind fundraiser! On June 3rd, we welcome you to 5 Churches Brewery in New Britain to support our upcoming Hope Connection Center. This drop-in day center will be opening in mid-July and will offer the following services to any of our community…
Read More2023 Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
The Foodshare Walk Against Hunger is the largest anti-hunger event of its kind in Connecticut, and one of the largest fundraisers for us at the Friendship Service Center! This year, 100% of the funds that we raise will directly benefit our underfunded Tomasso Community Kitchen. The Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare have combined organizations and…
Read MoreA Successful 2022 Grips and Sips!
Recently the Friendship Service Center Team, contributors, and friends enjoyed an afternoon of mini golf, refreshments, and camaraderie. A primary highlight of the fun mini-golf tournament was presenting the 2022 FSC Grips & Sips trophy to winner Todd DeGroff, of Beacon Prescriptions. Way to go Todd! We thank our generous event sponsors and contributors, including: The…
Read More2022 Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping List!
“The secret of living is giving.” – Anonymous It’s that time of the year again! We’re gearing up for Fall with thoughts of Thanksgiving. Now is the time to think about your holiday donation plans. With gratitude and thanksgiving, FSC thanks you in advance for realizing the impact your contributions can make to curb homelessness.…
Read MoreFrom the seeds of an idea, a beautiful garden blooms
Evelyn Anderson and Bonnie McNair wiped dirt from their gardening gloves and their brows as they surveyed the finished courtyard border garden that they andother Friends of the Friendship Service Center created through weeks of work. The idea for the garden began when Ana Trammell, Program Coordinator, attended a Friends meeting and said several residents…
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