Hopes with Hopes helped a record 2,195 families and individuals in 2025
The Westport-based agency, Homes with Hope, served a record 2,195 individuals and families across Fairfield County battling homelessness and hunger.
Read MoreA pair of Connecticut hotels, including one in Southport, will be offering a month-long culinary experience in March that lets guests explore tastes from around the world.
Read MoreProtein bars offer a convenient solution for meals on the go. Knowing what to look for helps you pick bars that fit your wellness and taste preferences.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health, now part of Northwell
Read MoreSimple, compassionate diet hacks and mindset shifts for sustainable weight loss. Focus on addition over subtraction and the 1% better mindset.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health, now part of Northwell.
Read MoreFarm To People, an online farmers market delivery service, is expanding Westport and four other Connecticut towns.
Read MoreNov 1, 2025 | Community, Food, Government | 0
Connecticut lawmakers are urging Gov. Lamont to utilize the state’s rainy day fund for greater relief as federal SNAP food program aid is suspended.
Read MoreWith the nationwide suspension of SNAP benefits, Westport’s Homes with Hope is appealing for urgent food pantry donations. Volunteers will be at Stop and Shop on November 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to receive non-perishable food items.
Read MoreAug 21, 2025 | Community, Food, Living, Transportation | 0
Getting to the Westport Farmers’ Market is easier than ever. Thanks to the Westport Transit District, residents can book a Wheels2U ride during market hours, skipping the stress of driving and parking.
Read MoreWakeman Town Farm is closing out its summer with Sip + Shuck on Aug. 30, a 21+ event featuring oyster-shucking lessons from Saugatuck Oyster Company and gin cocktails from Tuck Gin, garnished with herbs fresh from the farm.
Read MoreAug 6, 2025 | Community, Food, Government, Health | 1
Despite Westport’s wealth, many families are facing real hardship. Elaine Daignault, director of the Human Services Department, describes growing demand for aid—from heating assistance to mental health support—and the local generosity that helps make it all possible.
Read MoreGruel Britannia has opened in Westport, offering British-inspired meals, afternoon tea, and a Tuck Shop, bringing a taste of Old England to town.
Read MoreFrom CT Bites: Casa Me has a new culinary leader—Chef Diego Negri. With experience at acclaimed restaurants like Marea and Eleven Eleven, Negri brings Michelin-star expertise to one of the town’s favorite Italian dining spots.
Read MoreMassi Co, the new Italian restaurant from Massimo Tullio—owner of The Whelk and Don Memo—opens September 9 in Westport, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza and pasta.
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