FOOD DRIVE
On the 4th weekend of the month, we collect food staples, cash, scrip, and coupons to help families in our sister parish St. Lawrence of Brindisi, the Downtown Women's Shelter and other sites feeding those in need.
A different parish ministry sponsors each monthly drive, from staffing the tables before and after all Weekend Masses to delivering the food on Sunday morning after the 9:45am Mass. Food staples requested are:
- Cereal, Oatmeal, Instant oatmeal
- Peanut butter / Jam
- 1-lb. bags of rice
- 1-lb. bags of beans
- Mac 'n' cheese
- Instant mashed potato mix
- Spaghetti / Pasta, Spaghetti sauce
- Canned meats
- Canned fruit
- Soup
- Tuna
Your Sunday newspaper inserts and coupons can also help our friends at St. Lawrence save hundreds of dollars each week on purchases. Bring the coupons you receive in the mail or newspaper to the Food Drive table or to the Welcome Center during the week.
bundle sunday for ST. VINCENT de PAUL
On the 4th Sunday of the month, we support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul by collecting donations of useable goods for their Thrift Stores. The "Bundle Truck" is in our O'Donnell parking lot (east side of the lot nearest Laurel Ave.) from 8:30am until the truck is full, usually about 12noon, and no later than 2pm.
Bring useable clothing, shoes, small appliances, household items, linens, books, etc. You may also donate:
House Appliances:
- Fans and Air Conditioners
- Small Kitchen Appliances (microwave, coffee maker, blenders, etc…)
- Small Table Lamps
Electronics:
- Computers
- Small Lightweight Flat Screen TV’s ( MAX Size: 32 inches)
Small Furniture:
- End Tables (Small enough to be carried by one person)
- Coffee Table (Small enough to be carried by one person)Chairs (dining, patio, foldable, office, etc.….)
- Side Tables (Small enough to be carried by one person)
- Bedframes (Only complete metal bedframes, secured with tape)
Miscellaneous Items:
- Rugs (MAX Size: 8x10ft)
- Luggage Pieces
- Artificial Plants, Books, Picture Frames
- Storage Containers (Must have lids)
ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR, RUSTED OR INCOMPLETE MAY BE DECLINED BY THE DRIVER