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We are not serving our daily meal today as our we follow the Catholic Elementary Schools in their closing policy. If they close, we are closed.

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.

You'll find the latest issue of our newsletter in the drop-down under the News and Events tab at the top of the homepage.

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!

Check out the September 2022 issue of our newsletter. Find it in the Newsletter drop-down under the News and Events tab at the top of the page.

Our volunteer schedule is now available through October so sign up now to help us in our mission to feed the hungry 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 - 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!

The latest issue of our newsletter is at the printer and should be arriving soon. You can see the electronic version under the News and Events tab.

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/

Click on the SignUpGenius button to select a date and time to help us serve our daily meal through June.

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.

We can always use an extra set of hands in serving our hot meal during the winter months. Click the link below to sign up. Thank you!

The schedule for volunteering in January is up and available! Please join us as we provide this important service as the weather turns cold. Thank you!

We welcome your help in providing a daily meal for the hungry as the cold weather approaches. You can select a slot to cook, prep, and serve now through December 31. There is a Thanksgiving day meal sign up as well. We are grateful for your support!