Please consider supporting the service projects below as a youth group, parish, or family!
El Centro, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, Trenton, NJ
The El Centro is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect. Founded in 1999, El Centro has been a trusted resource in the Spanish-speaking community for those seeking help with basic needs including: including Advocacy and referrals, Counseling Services, Case Management, Health Navigators, Eye screening, Anger Management classes, ESL, GED, Citizenship classes, rental and utility assistance, and clothing and food. We also provide Immigration services that are accredited by the DOJ. We also provide a two-week summer camp for inner city children.
El Centro works very closely with its faith-based community and government partners to open doors to this highly vulnerable community. El Centro provides platforms for the Spanish-speaking community to address concerns that may be disrupting their quality of life. All of El Centro’s services are provided by bi-lingual/bi-cultural native speakers in various dialects to accommodate the diverse Spanish Community we serve.
The Market Street Mission – Jersey Shore ministers to the homeless, helpless, and hopeless in Asbury Park by meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a structured program which enables them to lead responsible, productive lives.”
We want to surround our homeless, hungry and struggling neighbors with God’s love and the healing they need to get back on their feet – from basic necessities like food and shelter to long-term needs like counseling, job training – to live stable, productive lives as part of the Asbury Park community. For more information, please contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, at (973) 538-6337 or [email protected]
People's Pantry, Asbury Park, NJ
We are funded by donations from the public, as well as donations from a larger food bank, and a chain supermarket grocer. The pantry has been running twice a month successfully since August 2020.
How you can help: The pantry services Individuals, children, and families who are in need living in Asbury Park and surrounding areas. We are always in need of non-perishable food items, hygiene products, clothing, and toys for donation. Baby products such as diapers, wipes, and formula are also very much appreciated.
If you would like to join the effort in helping to stock the pantry please email [email protected]. Volunteers are always welcome and much appreciated!
SEEDS OF SERVICE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, BRICK, NJ
St. Vincent de Paul Junior Society at Visitation Church, Brick
What is Bake for Good?
Bake for Good is King Arthur Baking Company’s free outreach program for students in grades 4 through 12. They have three goals: learn, bake, and share. Students learn the math and science of making bread from scratch. With supplies from King Arthur, they bake the bread recipe at home or together in school. The recipe makes two loaves, one to keep and one to share with someone in need or as an act of kindness.
The Bake for Good recipe booklet (given to you) and instructional video are always available for you to bake bread and share with others!
visit www.kingarthurbaking.com/about/bakeforgood for more information
Mt. Carmel Guild is one of the recipients of the baked bread project. The bread will be distributed among people who visit the food pantry the next day!!! Check out some opportunities to volunteer with Mt. Carmel Guild.
Visit www.mtcarmelguild.org/volunteer
or contact Community Support Program- Richard Ferreira, Director
(609) 392-5159 ext. 101
What is the Rice & Beans Project?
The rice and beans service project is ran by "Be Kind", a charitable organization whose mission is to promote kindness through the joy of giving. Be Kind intends to bring like-minded people together for charitable initiatives to create lasting change in their lives and communities.
Teens help assemble bags of rice, beans and vegetables to be distributed to people in need. Learn more about the Be Kind by checking them out on Facebook @BeKindJoyofGiving
How can you continue the service mission?
To volunteer with the Be Kind organization
please email [email protected]
and St. Peter's Community Lunches |
For one of the service projects, we will be making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless. The sandwiches will be distributed at Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, NJ and will be distributed to people through the Blessing Bag Brigade program (St. Peter's Community Lunches). Check out the website www.blessingbagbrigadenj.org/copy-of-how-to-help and volunteer!
What is Cathedral Kitchen?
Cathedral Kitchen uses food to nourish people, train people and employ people toward its mission to end hunger. Watch the video below to learn more.
How can you continue the service mission?
If you are interested in volunteering with Cathedral Kitchen please schedule your service using their Volunteer Calendar or visit their website at www.cathedralkitchen.org/volunteer
Due to the number(s) of volunteers needed, it is important to schedule your service well in advance.
Any questions can be directed to their Community Relations Director:
Alex Wills
856-964-6771, ext. 107 Mon-Fri between the hours of 10AM and 4PM
or [email protected]
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT
IN HELPING US HELP OTHERS!
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
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