Person-to-Person

What Person-to-Person does

Person-to-Person (P2P) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1968 in Darien, Connecticut, in direct response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The organization provides coordinated emergency assistance and stabilization services — including food assistance, clothing, emergency financial aid, financial and career coaching, scholarships, and summer camperships — to low-income individuals and families across lower Fairfield County, Connecticut (Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton). In its most recent year, P2P served 25,552 individuals (an all-time high in its 50+ year history), distributed 2.4 million meals, provided $862,190 in rent and utility assistance, coached 267 individuals through its Financial Opportunity Center, and enabled 3,500 children to attend area camps since 2014.

P2P delivers services through three physical sites (Darien headquarters, Norwalk, and a Stamford warehouse), two mobile food pantries (P2P on Wheels, expanded with a second truck in September 2024), and a Door2Door home delivery program launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is supported by 4,000 volunteers annually, a 15+ member Board of Directors, and a network of corporate, foundation, faith, and hospital partners including the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Bank of America, Stop & Shop, Campbell's Foundation, Stamford Hospital, and Norwalk Hospital. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is focused on strengthening the Financial Opportunity Center, expanding mobile food distribution, and transitioning the Scholarship program to outside partners.

The revenue model is 100% donation-based: individual contributions, corporate and foundation grants, in-kind donations, and volunteer labor. The annual Rising Together Benefit raised $900,000+ in April 2026 (up from $760,000 in April 2024). The affiliated all-women's OPUS for P2P has cumulatively raised over $6.5 million across 25 years. The organization holds top-rated status on Charity Navigator and GuideStar's Transparency Seal, and was named a 2024 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder. Leadership comprises CEO Nancy Coughlin (since June 2019), COO Debra Ritchie, Chief Philanthropy Officer Corey Paris, Chief Programs Officer Lauren Franciamore, and Chief Community Relations Officer Juri Garone.

Name

Person-to-Person

Legal name

Person-to-Person Inc.

Website

https://p2phelps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Person-to-Person is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1968 that provides food, clothing, emergency financial assistance, and career coaching to low-income individuals and families across lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, serving over 25,000 people annually through three sites, two mobile pantries, and 4,000 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Emergency financial assistance
• Clothing assistance
• Community social services
• Financial coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Darien

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to provide food, clothing, and emergency assistance to families in lower Fairfield County. The organization states that for every $1 donated, P2P provides $5 worth of food.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Financial contributions from corporate partners, foundations, and community organizations. Major corporate partners include Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Bank of America, Stop & Shop, and many others listed at various giving levels.
3. In-Kind Donations: Donations of food, clothing, household items, and other goods from individuals, businesses, and community groups that are distributed to clients.
4. Volunteer Services: Volunteer labor (4,000 annually) enabling program delivery across food pantries, clothing center, Door2Door delivery, and administrative functions without direct monetary compensation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Person-to-Person is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free food assistance, clothing, emergency financial aid, financial and career coaching, scholarships, and camperships to low-income individuals and families in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Services are coordinated through trained bilingual caseworkers across three physical sites in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford, plus two mobile food pantries and a home delivery program.

Product overview

Person-to-Person is a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of community support programs rather than a technology product platform. Its core offerings include food assistance through four pantries and two mobile P2P on Wheels units, a Clothing Center providing free clothing, a Financial Opportunity Center offering career and financial coaching, emergency financial assistance for rent/utilities/medical needs, and seasonal programs including holiday Toy Store, Turkey Giveaway, and Camperships for children. These services are integrated through trained bilingual caseworkers who assess client needs and connect individuals and families to appropriate resources, with locations in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford serving lower Fairfield County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• P2P on Wheels: Mobile food pantry program that offers Stamford residents free grocery items including fresh produce, dairy, meat and poultry, and shelf-stable goods. Includes two mobile food pantries serving Stamford neighborhoods.
• Door2Door
• Financial Opportunity Center
• Toy Store

Products and services

• Food Assistance Program Provides healthy, nutritious food through four food pantries in Darien, Norwalk, and two mobile pantries serving Stamford, offering fresh produce, dairy, meat, and shelf-stable goods with no household limits to eligible low-income individuals and families.
• P2P on Wheels Mobile Food Pantry Mobile food pantry program with two trucks offering Stamford residents the opportunity to select free grocery items including fresh produce, dairy, meat, poultry, and shelf-stable goods at locations throughout the city.
• Door2Door Home Delivery Home delivery program for clients unable to leave home, providing pre-packed groceries delivered by trained P2P volunteers.
• Clothing Center Provides new and gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children at no cost through the Darien location, distributing more than 40,000 shopping bags of clothing annually.
• Financial Opportunity Center Career and financial coaching service center providing three integrated pillars: employment services, one-on-one financial coaching, and income support services. Served 267 individuals with financial and career coaching.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, childcare, skills training, medical expenses, security deposits, and eviction prevention, with trained bilingual caseworkers assessing immediate needs and helping clients plan for the future. Provided $862,190 in financial assistance toward rent and utilities last year.
• Campership Program Enables Stamford school children from low-income households to attend local summer day camps, building life skills and providing peace of mind for working parents. Approximately 15% of children who qualify for free or reduced meal programs are served.
• Scholarship Program Provides financial assistance for Stamford high school graduates from low-income households who demonstrate financial need. The 2023-2026 strategic plan transitions this program to outside partners.
• Holiday Toy Store Annual program providing holiday gifts for children in need, allowing families to select age-appropriate toys and books, serving children ages 0-15.
• Turkey Giveaway Thanksgiving meal program distributing turkey dinners to families in Stamford, Norwalk, and Darien.
• Baby Basics Initiative in partnership with Stamford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital providing layettes and new car seats to parents of infants born at these hospitals.
• Annual Coat Giveaway Annual event providing winter coats and gear to community members in need.
• Dove Program Provides a full day of food at the holidays for seniors and families through partnerships with local community groups and churches.

Quantifiable outcome

• For every $1 donated, P2P provides $5 worth of food
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Optimus Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026New partnership to expand access to nutritious food for families in need. Beginning May 1, 2026, the partnership will help P2P reach additional households through coordinated service delivery.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2022P2P is Connecticut's newest Financial Opportunity Center (FOC), selected as the 6th FOC in CT serving the Stamford community. FOCs provide integrated career and financial coaching services through employment services, one-on-one financial coaching, and income support services.
• OPUS for Person to PersoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAll-women's membership organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for P2P. Founded in 1996, OPUS has raised over $6.5 million to support P2P's mission and programs including Baby Basics and Summer Campership. Has more than 300 women dedicated to giving back.
• Stop & ShopmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner hosting 'Feeding Our Families' food drives at Stop & Shop locations. Also partner through Bloomin' 4 Good program where purchases benefit P2P.
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Light the World Giving Machine at Darien Sport Shop. With all operational costs covered by the Church, 100% of donations go directly to participating nonprofits like P2P.
• Stamford Hospital and Norwalk HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with hospital social work teams for Baby Basics and New Family Support program. P2P provides layettes and new car seats to parents of infants born at these hospitals.
• NBC Universal and TelemundominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors of 'Feeding Our Families' food drive organized by Connecticut Food Share, with P2P as beneficiary.
• Stamford Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool counselors refer children to Campership program. Approximately 15% of children who qualify for free or reduced meal programs are served through Campership.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National CDFI that partners with P2P via the Financial Opportunity Center network; LISC is the operating partner/infrastructure provider for the FOC model, making it an enabling ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Building One Community: Stamford-based immigrant-services nonprofit offering case management, food, education, and emergency assistance — directly overlapping P2P's low-income family and immigrant client base within the same Stamford service area.
• Open Door Shelter: Norwalk-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in the same lower Fairfield County footprint that P2P serves — direct overlap on emergency assistance and food provision.
• Inspirica: Stamford-based nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and case management for homeless and at-risk families — overlapping P2P's emergency financial assistance for rent/eviction prevention within the same Stamford geography.
• Neighbor to Neighbor (Greenwich): Greenwich-based food pantry and social services nonprofit adjacent to P2P's lower Fairfield territory; notably, P2P CEO Nancy Coughlin previously led Neighbor to Neighbor, indicating highly comparable operating model.
• Connecticut Foodshare: Connecticut's largest food bank and a Feeding America affiliate serving the same Fairfield County region; both P2P and CT Foodshare distribute food to lower Fairfield residents, with CT Foodshare acting as a wholesale supplier feeding into P2P's pantries.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Fairfield County: Faith-based social services network across Fairfield County providing food, housing, immigration, and case management — broader portfolio than P2P but overlapping in core emergency assistance services within the same region.
• Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut: Regional nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and financial coaching — directly comparable to P2P's Financial Opportunity Center career-coaching pillar within the same broader Connecticut geography.
• Salvation Army of Greater Stamford: National faith-based nonprofit operating locally with food pantries, emergency assistance, and holiday programs (including toy and coat drives) that directly mirror P2P's seasonal service mix within the same Stamford/Norwalk footprint.

Regional players

• United Way of Western Connecticut: Regional funder and convener that aggregates workplace giving and distributes grants to nonprofits including P2P — comparable geographic remit and overlapping donor-base relationship though primarily a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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