Fr. Craig Visits the SVdP Food Pantry

  • On September 16, Fr. Craig visited the SVdP Food Pantry at St. Maria Goretti Parish.
  • Fr. Craig provided a blessing for the contributors, volunteers, and neighbors served by the Pantry.

On September 16, Fr. Craig visited the SVdP Food Pantry at St. Maria Goretti Parish. He was impressed by its operations, organization, and the range of choices available to the neighbors in need.

The Pantry’s work is made possible by the continued commitment of our parishioners like you through:

  • Food donations
  • Monetary contributions
  • The Meijer Simply Give Program

“Let all things be done in charity.” -St. Vincent de Paul 

Please continue to either drop off your food at the pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays between 10:00am till 1:00pm (except for Holidays) or bring them to church and leave them in the donation boxes/containers.

NEW ITEMS NEEDED BELOW (for November):

Canned/Packaged:

  • Broth
  • Canned Cranberries
  • Canned Yams
  • Gravy
  • Small soups

Hygiene Items:

  • Bar Soap
  • Razors
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste

Other:

  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper

Gift Cards:

  • Aldi
  • Dollar Tree
  • Kroger

The Food Pantry also accepts monetary donations.

  • For a cash donation, please enclose in an envelope clearly marked for the SVDP Food Pantry.
  • For a check, make it payable to “St. Maria Goretti-SVDP” and in the memo line “FOOD PANTRY“.

The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9

Simply Meijer Program:

  • Allen Park Meijers has started a new Simply Give program for our pantry. It runs until December 26th. Each $10 donation will be matched by Meijers. Double Day is December 12th (Each $10 donated, Meijers will donate $20).
  • When the Meijer Simply Give program started, we have received $32,060.00!

Thank you and may God’s blessings keep you and your families safe.