Fall Food Drive
October 24–25 | Before and After All Weekend Masses
This fall, Saint Ambrose Catholic Community will once again come together to support our neighbors in need through our annual Fall Food Drive, led by our Outreach Ministry in collaboration with our 6th, 7th and 8th grade Saint Ambrose Catholic School students.
During the weekend of October 24–25, parishioners are invited to bring non-perishable food and personal care items to the collection tables in the Commons before or after all weekend Masses. Volunteers and students will be on hand to receive donations and help prepare them for distribution to our community partners.
Donations will support:
- Open Cupboard, providing fresh and healthy food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
- Franciscan Brothers in Saint Paul, helping provide food and essential items to those they serve.
- Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Center in Saint Paul, through To Be Truly Seen (TBTS), our Saint Ambrose ministry serving those experiencing homelessness.
The weekend prior, October 17–18, brown paper grocery bags will be distributed after all Masses. Please fill your bag and return it the following weekend, October 24–25.
Most Needed Items
Food Items
- Peanut butter
- Canned meat, including chicken and tuna
- Cereal
- Soft cereal or granola bars
- Fruit snacks
- Fruit or yogurt pouches
- Paper grocery bags for Open Cupboard
Personal Care Items
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Body lotion
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Lip balm
Volunteer
Help make our Fall Food Drive possible! Volunteers are needed to assist with collecting, sorting and preparing donations for distribution.
Questions?
For questions about the Fall Food Drive or to learn more about Outreach Ministry, please contact the Saint Ambrose Outreach Ministry.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping our Saint Ambrose Catholic Community support those in our local community.