Southington Community Services

10/27/2026

Thank you to the First Baptist Church for volunteering to staff Operation Stay Warm in the community room at WinterGrove today. The First Baptist Church holds several food drives for our food pantry. Thank you First Baptist Church for your continued generosity and partnership with Community Services and the town of Southington.

10/24/2026

What a wonderful Open House at Fire Station 3! It was a great experience for everyone to learn more about what our local Fire Department does to keep our community safe. A big thank you to all the wonderful organizations that came together to make this event a success! The Rotary Club of Southington handed out snacks and drinks, while Southington Community Services, the Depaolo’s Community Service after school club, the American Legion Sailors and Soldiers and the Veterans Committee were all there to lead a helping hand. AMS Ambulance brought along their antique ambulance and a popcorn machine, adding even more fun to the day. The kids enjoyed hands on demonstrations, crafts, and staged photos, making it a memorable experience for all. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, and helped make this such a wonderful community event. It was great to see so many local organizations working together to support Southington. A special shot-out to the Southington Fire Department, all the firefighters, and their entire staff for the incredible work they do every day to keep our community safe! Thank you for your dedication, bravery and commitment to protecting and educating the residents of Southington. We appreciate all that you do!

10/23/2026

Southington Community Services would like to thank Sculptors Salon for donating 165 pounds of food to help support our neighbors in need! When Sculptures Salon learned that we were running low on food, they didn’t hesitate, they immediately organized a food drive to help fill our shelves and make a difference in our community. What a wonderful example of a local business recognizing a need and taking action! Your kindness, generosity and compassion remind us how special it is to live in a community where people step up to help one another. Thank you Sculptures Salon for caring about our community and helping us support those who need it most

10/23/2026

Southington Community Services would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Calendar House volunteers for staffing Operation Stay Warm at the John DeMello Sr. Coffee Hour, held monthly from 9:30 to 10:30 am. This event is co-sponsored by the Calendar House and the Southington Veterans Committee. We sincerely appreciate the volunteers and of course our Veterans time and commitment to our community.

10/22/2026

A special thank you to the Foundation of Greater New Britain! Not only did they staff Operation Stay Warm this week, but they heard we were short on coats and mittens for our Veterans outreach tomorrow, they stepped up. Mark Brandi stopped by the office today with a check to cover the cost and make sure we have enough coats for our Veterans. What a difference one organization can make in our community. Thank you, Foundation of Greater New Britain!

10/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to First Congregational Church! Yes, a big thank you to First Congregational Church for volunteering their time to staff Operation Stay Warm at General Pulaski Terrace today. First Congregational Church lives by the welcoming message: “No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” Today, they truly put those words into action by welcoming our seniors with open arms and making each person feel special and valued. Their generosity extends beyond today’s event, as several of their parishioners also give their time and talents to Southington Community Services. Thank you First Congregational Church for all you do for this town. Our community is stronger because of you.

10/21/2026

A huge shout out and thank you to Mike Goodrich, in collaboration with Thomas Larson (Just Dump), for their incredible donation of 4,840 pounds of organic sweet potatoes to our food pantry. A special thanks to Saucier Mechanical Services for their help unloading the sweet potatoes. Thanks to their kindness and generosity, everyone who visits our food pantry will receive an extra special treat. We are so grateful for community partners like Mike and Thomas who help make a difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you Mike and Thomas for helping us nourish our community and to Saucier Mechanical served for making the delivery so easy.

10/21/2026

A huge thank you to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for volunteering to staff Operation Stay Warm at the Forgione Terrace Community Room! St. Paul’s has also maintained a 24/7 wooden community food box, welcoming everyone to “Give what you can, take what you need.” This wonderful act of kindness helps ensure that food is available to those who need it, whenever they need it. Thank you to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for your continued compassion and commitment to caring for our community.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Thank you, Community Foundation of Greater New Britain! Southington Community Services would like to thank the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain for volunteering their time to staff Operation Stay Warm at Lincoln Lewis Apartments this morning. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s mission is to”To inspire philanthropy, responsibly manage permanent charitable assets, and partner to address issues through strategic leadership.” We are grateful for their leadership, generosity and continued partnership with our office and so many other agencies. Their commitment to supporting our community helps make our community warm and cared for!