Of all the areas served by Catholic Charities the greatest need is in Bridgeport. Pre-pandemic 73% of residents lived either below the poverty level or below the ALICE threshold (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed meaning they have a low paying job but earn less than the basic cost of living!) Now many have lost their jobs in service industries and can't afford to feed their families! HOW CAN PEOPLE TO GO HUNGRY IN A COUNTY AS WEALTHY AS FAIRFIELD COUNTY? Thanks to YOUR support of the THOMAS MERTON Center we can make a difference. Demand for food resources at TMC has tripled since the pandemic began but we need your help! For 42 years the MERTON CENTER has treated everyone who arrives at our doors with dignity and respect and works to help each individual build a better life. THANK YOU for helping our most vulnerable neighbors!