Franciscan Food Center

Where are they going?


Who are they feeding?
...your neighbor ...a family member ...or even a co-worker. These are people you know and see everyday, people who are just not able to make it anymore.

In today's economy, many people face the hard decisions of choosing between putting food on the table, gas in the car, clothing on their backs, or paying rent to stay in their homes. These are individuals or families who are finding it very difficult to afford life’s basic necessities because of the constantly rising gas prices and increasing food costs.

In addition, those with fixed incomes are finding the rising cost of living to be problematic, as it becomes a daily struggle to afford even the basic grocery necessities.

THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS AT ARCH STREET WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SITUATION.

The Friars want to open a food center to help those who can no longer afford food.

This food center would utilize a concept called -clients’ choice- that enables the individual or family to choose their own food from stocked shelves. This freedom values a person’s human dignity. Each client would first have to prove eligibility for the program, and then attend two classes: one on nutrition and one on effective shopping skills (eg. never shop for food while you’re hungry...). This center would also include an area called -Baby Place- devoted to clothing and childcare supplies for infants and toddlers.


PLEASE - WE NEED YOUR HELP TO OFFER HELP TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING.

THE FRANCISCAN FOOD CENTER
In the spirit of St. Anthony, please help us help those most in need. Help us transform sections of the Shrine's lower level into the Franciscan Food Center and Baby Place. Together.... we can do something to ease their pain


PROPOSED FRANCISCAN FOOD CENTER

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PROPOSED BABY CENTER

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