Our parish Food Pantry is a lifeline for forty local families, providing a steady source of nourishment and helping them avoid the tough choice between putting food on the table or covering other essential expenses. By ensuring access to nutritious food, we’re not just easing hunger; we’re nurturing hope and building a stronger, more resilient community.

With the holiday season upon us, the Food Pantry is rolling out “meal kits” to spread warmth and cheer! We’re calling on your generosity to make this possible. We’re currently gathering:

• Holiday Meal Essentials: Canned or fresh sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, and mashed potatoes. (Please donate these by November 18th.)
   If you’d like to contribute a frozen turkey, please reach out to us at [email protected].

We’re also in need of these additional items:

• Personal Care Essentials: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and toothpaste.
• Other Pantry Staples: Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, juice/drinks, coffee/tea, sugar, rice, pasta sauce, adult diapers, feminine products, cookies, crackers, snacks (chips/pretzels), cereal, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pancake mix, syrup, and beans/chickpeas.
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If you’re planning a donation drive, please let us know in advance so we can coordinate needs and drop-off times.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated Food Pantry Team: Maria Callanan (coordinator), Gerri Swetz, Dotti Zoppi, Cecilia DiMarzio, Deb Cosentino, Donna Costello, Mary Ann Keiser, Linda Carollo, Ann Marie Patanella, and Emily Broske.

Thank you for your continued support—together, we’re lighting up the holiday season for families in need! ❤️