Everyone loves the fall season in New England and Gifts of Love, a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing and household items to Connecticut individuals and families facing a financial crisis, is making the season extra special by hosting its first Fall fundraising event since 2019. Specifically, the “Fall in Love” event will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the picturesque Farmington Gardens banquet hall, located at 999 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, Conn. All proceeds will benefit the organization that is dedicated to assisting local residents with vital, basic needs.

“We are so excited to have our big fall fundraising event finally back on track this year,” said Lisa Gray, Executive Director of Gifts of Love. “This is not going to be your typical fundraiser dinner as we are only requesting business casual dress code and are planning a variety of fun activities and fascinating entertainment to appeal to everyone who wants to support their neighbors in need.”

Gifts of Love services 41 towns across Connecticut by offering a fully-stocked food pantry consisting of non-perishable items, paper goods, personal hygiene items, meats, and fresh produce, a housewares and small appliances pantry and a clothing boutique, where clients can come and shop once a month. The organization has two locations- in Avon and in Hartford- to make it easy for those in need to access necessary goods and services. It is also on the front lines of fighting childhood hunger with its Weekend Food Backpack Program, during which it distributes backpacks stuffed with easy-to-prepare meals and drinks to more than 300 students who are receiving free or reduced-cost lunches throughout the school year.

Gray notes that attendees of the “Fall in Love” event will enjoy music provided by a professional DJ, dancing, magic show, photo booth, trivia, live auction, wine pull and mixology demos and specialty cocktails.

Individual tickets are $125 and tables of 10 cost $1,250. Both can be purchased in advance at https://giftsoflovect.org/benefitforgiftsoflove/.

“All 300 seats at our highly anticipated fall event are expected to sell out!” adds Gray. “Now more than ever, we rely upon the generosity and compassion of Connecticut residents to help us reach our $36,000 fundraising goal.”

Customized marketing partnership packages are available for businesses and organizations and the charity is currently seeking live auction items. Contact info@giftsoflovect.org or call 860-676-2323 for more information or to donate.

About Gifts of Love

For more than 30 years, Gifts of Love has helped meet the basic needs of individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area experiencing short-term financial crises so they can return to self-sufficiency and regain independence. The non-profit provides food, clothing and household necessities, as well as short-term programs and education. Most importantly, Gifts of Love provides a sense of hope to those in search of a better future. For more information visit https://giftsoflovect.org/.

The Gifts of Love “Fall in Love” gala takes place on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Farmington Gardens, located at 999 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, Conn. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization that is dedicated to assisting local residents with vital, basic needs.