© Brotherhood In Action
of Bethel, CT
PO Box 582
Bethel, CT 06801
All Rights Reserved
Bethel Brotherhood In Action
Making a Difference in Bethel CT since 1980
A Not-For-Profit Organization (EIN: 91-2073605)
Providing Essential Resources for Those in Need
All recipients must be registered with the Bethel Social Services department, (203) 794-8537 or email alworth-khazadianm@bethel-ct.gov
Our Mission
Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc. is dedicated to serving the community of Bethel, Connecticut by providing essential assistance to those in need. Since 1980, our team of volunteers has been committed to offering support through food, rent, utilities aid, and other financial assistance programs. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families facing hardship.
Events
Upcoming Events
Easter Food DeliverySat, Apr 19Bethel Brotherhood In Action
Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveSat, May 10Bethel Brotherhood In Action
Summer Food DeliverySat, Jun 21Bethel Brotherhood In Action
About us
Brotherhood in Action came about as a common interest of three religious fraternal organizations: B’nai Brith, Freemasons, and Knights of Columbus. It originated because of the awareness that people had common needs regardless of their backgrounds, and help was provided in a similar fashion regardless of background. Members of each of the organizations realized they could leverage their support by banding together while still remaining true to the principles of their individual groups. They also found that they could meet and work with neighbors they might not meet in each specific organization.
Over a 45+ year span in Bethel, the common interest has matured into a separate non-profit organization known as Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc. This non-profit corporation is federally recognized as a tax-exempt organization. Its governing board is made up of members of Eureka Lodge, Freemasons, and Pavia Council, Knights of Columbus. We welcome everyone in the Bethel community to work with us and serve all who are in need.
Brotherhood In Action receives community-wide support in the form of food and other household items, toys and clothes, and monetary gifts. It organizes food collections and deliveries to individuals and families in need in Bethel at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Throughout the year, BIA also provides food and other assistance to families weekly when the need arises. In other communities, this story might be considered unusual, or a one of a kind event. Not so, in Bethel. It is an example of what goes on continually; and what makes Bethel the desirable community it is.
Support BIA!
Every year, in advance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc, runs a major food collection and distribution drive. For each drive we will spend an evening sorting the donated food, an evening packing, and a morning delivering. On average we reach between 80 and 110 families - each receiving 3 large boxes of food.
We need LOTS of help to get this work done! Everyone in the community is invited to lend a hand. It's not necessary to sign up or register, just check back here for the dates and show up at our location.
We strongly encourage young adults to become involved. We will validate service sheets for those earning community service hours.
Note: In the interest of safety, we do ask that all children age 12 and under be directly accompanied by an adult at all times.
Food Donations
Please help us in providing essential food supplies to those in need. We accept dry and canned food items at various times of the year. Please watch for donation boxes at the local grocery stores, and for announcements on Bethel Social Media or in school or town newsletters.
Please carefully donate food items by checking the expiration date.
Fundraising
We are dependent on cash donations in order to fulfill our mission. Brotherhood In Action, Inc. is a federally recognized 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, meaning that donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. Individuals interested in contributing to Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc. may do so by clicking the link below or by sending gifts to the organization at:
Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc.
P.O. Box 582
Bethel, CT 06801
Donate Here:
Join the Brotherhood (we also accept sisters!)
We are all volunteers and have grown beyond our founder's fraternal organizations. All Bethel residents are welcome to join us.
Please see us in person at an upcoming event and show us that you can cheerfully "take hold and lift" our food and our organization.
Follow Us:
https://www.facebook.com/BIABethel
Special thanks!
Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, Inc., is 100% run by volunteers and 100% supported by donations (both food and monetary). There are no paid staff and we do not receive government subsidies. We could not carry out our mission without the manpower and donations from, quite literally, hundreds of Bethel residents and businesses. There are a few local organizations that have gone "beyond the call" in supporting us over the years and are deserving of special recognition.
The Bethel United Methodist Church provides us our facility rent-free. Without the space provided by the Church, we would almost certainly not be able to carry on our operations.
Blue Jay Orchards routinely donates apples, pies, cider donuts and more for every delivery cycle. They have even let us use their freezers on occasion when we get large shipments of turkeys from the CT Food Bank.
Caraluzzi's Bethel Food Market deeply discounts all the fresh food items that we purchase (eggs, bread, juice, milk, turkeys, etc). Their Bethel store is one of our primary donation collection hubs, and they drop off coffee and treats for the volunteers when we are sorting and packing.
Village Market discounts and delivers the fresh produce that we include in our deliveries.
Danbury Square Box gives us a discount on the boxes that we use for our deliveries.
National Association of Letter Carriers Every year during their Stamp Out Hunger Campaign, your postal carriers collect a substantial amount of food and turn it over to us!