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HELP WANTED  Are you available to give a few hours to help sort the personal care products and/or help assemble kits for donation?  This is not a weekly commitment but as needed.  Please call 518.347.0871 and leave a message if you are interested.      Thank you! 

MEETING THE NEED

Many people in our community struggle to make ends meet. While programs exist to help families with many necessities, access to personal care items is not consistent. These items cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits (commonly referred to as food stamps) and are not always readily available in food pantries, where many low income community members seek assistance. Having access to personal care products is important for the overall well-being and dignity of a person.

To help meet this need, we have our very own "Personal Care Closet" and have asked each of our participating parishes to help with collecting these items throughout the year. 

DISTRIBUTION

Products will be sorted and packaged into kits for distribution to families who need them through the Food Pantries at St. Luke, St. Paul the Apostle and St. Madeleine Sophie.  We will also keep a supply on hand to use with our own Good Neighbor Program.

Your donations are greatly appreciated. 
Check with your parish to see if there is a "Personal Care Closet" collection box
​or call 518.347.0871 to make arrangements for drop-off. 

the works of mercy initiative

Schenectady Area Roman Catholic Churches
Serving from the Heart of Catholic Tradition

Telephone

518-347-0871

Email

[email protected]
  • Home
    • Mission Statement
    • Participating Parishes
    • Board >
      • Parish Liaisons
    • Jail Ministry
    • Social Justice
  • Works of Mercy Initiative in Motion
    • Called to Serve Family Sunday 2024
    • Events
    • Photo Gallery
  • Resources
  • Pastoral Care
    • Communion Outreach
  • Programs
    • Good Neighbor Program
    • Personal Care Closet
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
    • Mercy Stewards
    • Cookbook Fundraiser
  • Contact us