Reach Out & Mission Partners
First Church focuses on one of our Reach Out Partners each month to help raise awareness and money for their cause. Please read below and consider a donation today.
August 2025 Reach Out
CT Foodshare
Founded in 1982, Connecticut Foodshare is a member of the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks. Their mission is to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.
Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. “Our vision is to have a thriving community, free of hunger.”
To learn more and donate please use the links provided or donate in church (note Connecticut Foodshare on your envelope) or “Reach Out” online thru the church: Donate Here
Or to give directly to Connecticut Foodshare: Donate Directly
To learn more about Connecticut Foodshare: Who They Are
Watch Connecticut Foodshare “Video About Us!” click below.
Mission Partners
At First Church we understand that we truly are the body of Christ, and our outreach missions reflect our belief in showing kindness and compassion to all of God’s creation. First Church Outreach is involved in helping people who struggle with food insecurity and homelessness, and we are particularly involved in working for equity and social justice. Many of our Mission Partners are listed below.
CLICK LOGOS TO SEE PARTNER WEBSITE
Click “Video About Us!” under each logo to watch short videos about mission.
Come back soon as more videos being added regularly!
