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Volunteers are the lifeblood of FISH’s mission. Volunteers pack groceries, make deliveries, and much more….
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Call (203) 503-0106 for help. Fish delivers groceries to the needy homebound and those for whom getting…
FISH is hiring!
Executive Director: FISH of Greater New Haven, Inc., is seeking a self-motivated, highly-organized, and experienced individual to serve as Executive Director (ED). This full-time staff member oversees other staff members, and is responsible for all organizational operations, including program services, administering the annual budget of $400,000, development, fundraising, public relations and communications. The ED works with an extensive network of volunteers and supporting organizations, as well as with an active and engaged Board of Directors (BOD).
$300.00 will feed an individual for ONE YEARWe can feed a family of four for two weeks for UNDER $100.00.
FISH is all about delivering hope and groceries to our most vulnerable neighbors. The efficiency and collaborative nature of our operation is simply remarkable. For as little as $25.00 a month, FISH can deliver two weeks of groceries to a homebound individual. We are able to leverage every dollar donated to its maximum purchasing power by:
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- – Using an extensive network of volunteers to make deliveries
- – Having only one full time staff member, our amazing Jackie Speiller, Grocery Delivery Program Manager
- – Purchasing wisely through the Connecticut Food Bank
- – Organizing food drives on an ongoing basis with faith based organizations, schools, civic groups, and businesses
- – 40% of our food comes from food drives
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In January of 2019, FISH provided groceries to 732 individuals in 378 households. That’s over 15,000 meals!
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