YouthWorks volunteers have signed up for most Serve slots in July, but we still have the majority of Cook and Prep slots available in July as well as a few Serve slots. Click the Volunteer With SignUpGenius button above to see when you can join us in feeding the hungry.
The March 2023 issue of our newsletter can be accessed from the website by going to the Newsletter drop-down under the News heading. If you would like to receive a hard copy, send us a message in the Contact Us button.
We continue to provide our guests with basic clothing and personal hygiene items that they need. Here is a list of things we can use - New or gently used Men’s Winter Gloves New or gently used Men and Women’s small, medium and large hoodies and Winter coats with hoods. New or gently used Backpacks. New Men’s Boxer Underpants small, medium, large and X-Large. New Men’s Undershirts small, medium, large and X-Large. Toiletries – travel size deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream, disposable razors, and hand warmers. You can drop these off between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thank you for your support of our mission!
You can now select the dates and times for helping to serve our daily meal through March 2023. Go here to make your selection. Thank you for your support of our mission!
We are in need of the following items for the ongoing support of our guests and for our Christmas Giveaway - New or gently used Men’s Winter Gloves and hand warmers New Men’s White Tube Socks New or gently used Men’s and Women’s Coats. New or gently used Backpacks. New Throws or small Blankets. New Men’s Underwear all sizes. Toiletries - deodorant, travel size bar soap, shampoo and shaving cream, disposable razors, and washcloths.
The items listed below are things our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis- Toiletries - deodorant, travel size shampoo and shaving cream, disposable razors, and washcloths. New or gently used Backpacks. New Throws or small Blankets. Men’s Underwear - all sizes. You can drop items off during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at our warehouse gate or the volunteer entrance. Thank you for your support of our mission!
The items listed below are things our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis- Toiletries - deodorant, travel size shampoo and shaving cream, disposable razors, and washcloths Backpacks - new or gently used New throws or small blankets Batteries - sizes AA, C & D You can drop items off during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Thank you for your support of our mission!
The items listed below are things our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis - Under toiletries, both deodorant and razors for both men and women are needed. Men’s clothing items that we can use are Boxer style underwear, Medium, Large, X-Large sizes and Men’s undershirts in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes. You can drop items off during the week between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Thank you for your support of our mission!
We mourn the loss of Joe Fallahay, a long-standing volunteer and supporter of the Franciscan Kitchen. Joe was one of the original helpers recruited by Brother Jim Fields to launch Franciscan Shelter House in a vacant tavern on Preston St. in 1980. There is a profile of Joe on p. 4 of our June 2021 newsletter (click the Newsletter drop-down under the News and Events tab). Here is the link to his obituary - https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joseph-fallahay-obituary?id=34536270
Here's a story about The Hope Village, our new neighbors providing services to the homeless in Smoketown. https://www.wave3.com/2022/04/25/louisvilles-homeless-set-move-citys-outdoor-space-this-week/
We will have Mass and distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. Park in the lot behind our building in the alley between College and Jacob Streets.