Help Keep Old Mill Grocery & Deli Thriving
Thanks to so many friends and neighbors, Old Mill Grocery & Deli has once again become the heart of our neighborhood - a beloved gathering place welcoming thousands upon thousands of Westport residents, neighbors, and visitors for great food, warm hospitality, and a true sense of community.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped bring this Westport gem, now more than 107 years old, back to life.
We need your help to protect its future. Now.
Soundview Empowerment Alliance is continuing its work to preserve OMG&D for generations to come — with a dedication to maintaining and improving the historic building, supporting its next chapter, and creating more meaningful opportunities for young people with special needs.
Our 2026 goal is to raise $100,000 to support these efforts and help ensure that this extraordinary piece of Westport history continues to thrive.
If OMG&D has become a special part of your life, please consider making a tax-deductible gift today.
Together, we can keep this neighborhood treasure thriving for generations to come.
Preserving History. Serving Good.
How to give:
Please make your check payable to Soundview Empowerment Alliance and either leave it at Old Mill Grocery & Deli or mail it to:
Soundview Empowerment Alliance
33 Soundview Drive
Westport, CT 06880
Or give online:
Ways to Donate
Additional questions about donating?
Please contact us directly at soundviewempowerment@gmail.com
Preserving History. Serving Good. Together.
The Soundview Empowerment Alliance (SEA) began as a local effort to save a century-old gathering place and has grown into something much larger — a movement to preserve history while creating new opportunities for belonging. When the Old Mill Store faced demolition, neighbors came together to protect this beloved landmark and keep its doors open for future generations. Today, the Old Mill Grocery & Deli continues to serve as a living reminder of what community can achieve when it acts with care and purpose.
Your gift helps SEA carry this legacy forward. Each donation supports both the preservation of this historic shoreline landmark and SEA’s inclusive employment programs, which provide training and meaningful job opportunities for adults with disabilities. These efforts strengthen the heart of Westport, fostering connection, dignity, and shared purpose among all who live here.
Together, we are keeping history alive and ensuring that the spirit of the Old Mill — a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has something to give — endures for generations to come.
