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Here is Dawn Gee's interview with Chuck Mattingly that appeared yesterday on WAVE TV, with Chuck talking about our annual Christmas Giveaway and our ongoing need for volunteers and financial support. Thank you, Dawn, for shining a light on our mission and for your support through the years.

Go to the News & Events tab to read our latest newsletter.

Here are items that our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis- New or gently used Backpacks Gently used Belts Hand Warmers All sizes of new Men’s Briefs or Boxer Briefs Underwear All sizes of new Men’s Undershirts All sizes of new Ladies Underwear Toiletries – Travel Size and Large Size deodorant, bar soap, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes, small toothpaste, shaving cream, men’s double or triple blade disposable razors, sun screen, and disposable ponchos Items should be delivered on Thursdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon to our location at 748 S Preston St. (parking available off the alley behind the building between College and Jacob Streets. Thank you for your support of our mission!

The Board of the Franciscan Kitchen is searching for an Executive Director, a dynamic visionary leader to promote the Franciscan vision of care for the hungry in our community. For more information and to apply for the job see the following: https://ashleyrountree.recruitpro.com/jobs/295508-41699.html

Click on the Volunteer with SignUpGenius tab above to sign up for our December volunteer schedule.

To read the latest issue of our newsletter, go to the News & Events drop-down tab at the top of the page and click on Newsletter.

The volunteer schedule is now up through November (except for Thanksgiving Day, which will be available at the beginning of October). Click the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to see what is available. Thank you!

Our SignUpGenius schedule for October is now available. Go to the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to sign up. Thank you!

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- New or gently used backpacks Gently used belts New men’s briefs or boxer briefs underwear - all sizes are needed New men’s undershirts - all sizes are needed New ladies underwear - small (size 5), medium (size 6) and large (size 7) Toiletries – Both travel size and large size deodorant, bar soap, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes, small toothpaste, shaving cream, men’s double or triple blade disposable razors, and sun screen Disposable ponchos Please bring these items to our Volunteer entrance (behind our building on Preston St.) on Monday or Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Thank you for your support of our mission!

Our SignUpGenius schedule for September is now available. Go to Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to sign up. Thank you!

You can also read the online version by going to the New and Events tab at the top of the page, and clicking through Newsletter to the June 2024 issue.

Click on the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to select the day(s) you'd like to help feed the hungry.

Read the latest issue of our newsletter by going to the News And Events tab and click Newsletter. If you want to receive it through the mail, leave us a message in the Contact Us tab.

Our team helping to provide basic clothing and miscellaneous items have identified the items below as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis - Hoodies – All Sizes New or gently used Backpacks Gently used Belts New Men’s Briefs or Boxer Briefs Underwear, especially sizes large through 3X New Ladies Underwear small (size 5), medium (size 6) and large (size 7) Toiletries - deodorant, bar soap, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes, small toothpaste, shaving cream, men’s double or triple blade disposable razors, sun screen, and disposable ponchos Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. is our preferred drop-off time. Thank you for your support of our mission!

Help support our mission by attending our 2024 Trivia Night on Saturday, March 23 at Holy Family gym, 3938 Poplar Level Rd from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. You can purchase admission or contribute by clicking the Donate tab above and selecting Trivia Night on the Designation drop-down. Thank you!

Our SignUpGenius schedule for April is now available. Go here to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040544A8A92EA5F94-47624483-april Thank you!

The latest issue of our newsletter can be viewed online by clicking Newsletters under the News & Events tab above. While #Giving Tuesday has passed, your can still support us financially by clicking the Donate button and by helping to volunteer for (and support) our Christmas Giveaway. Thank you!

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- New or gently used Men’s Winter Gloves. No work gloves needed. New Men’s White Crew or Tube Socks. No Black socks needed. Men’s shoes/boots All sizes. New or gently used Men’s and Women’s Winter Coats. New or gently used backpacks and new throws or small blankets. New Men’s Boxer or Boxer Briefs Underwear all sizes. New Ladies Underwear small (size 5), medium (size 6) and large (size 7). Toiletries - deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toothpaste, shaving cream, disposable razors, hand warmers, and washcloths. You can bring the items to our building between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Use the Volunteer entrance which is located off the alley between Jacob and College streets (one block south of Broadway). Thank you!