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The Mission of St. Francis of Assisi Outreach is to connect the hearts, hands, and efforts of our parish community to meet the basic necessities of our brothers and sisters in need.
St. Francis of Assisi Outreach Ministry was first organized in the parish in 1979 as an outgrowth of the original St. Vincent de Paul conference. The food pantry has also been an integral part of the assistance provided by St. Francis Outreach ministry. Through the efforts of many volunteers and the generosity of the parish family, the thrift store and food pantry have assisted many of our neighbors and parishioners.
THRIFT STORE AND FOOD PANTRY HOURS:
9:15 am - 12:30 pm - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. MAY ONLY we will be open the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays instead of the 2nd and 4th. We will also be closed on 5/21 and 5/28.
See the list below for our most needed items in the food pantry:- Jelly/jam
- Laundry detergent
- Spices/condiments
- Men's shampoo and conditioner
- Children's toothbrushes
- Canned meat (chicken, tuna, etc.)
- Oatmeal/cereal
- Sugar
- Apple sauce
- Canned fruit
- Hamburger helper
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utility and rental assistance
Limited funding is available for utility/rental assistance. To qualify, you must be a registered St. Francis parishioner OR fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and reside in the following zip codes: 76262, 75022, 75028, 76092, 76051, 76021, 76034, 76039. Please email the following documentation to [email protected] to start the process for financial assistance:
- PDF of full bill that you are requesting assistance with, or full lease for rent
- Name/Email of landlord if requesting rental assistance
- Paycheck stubs (for the previous 30 days) for all working adults in the household OR Current bank statement
- Copies of all financial assistance (Food Stamps, TANF, Child Support, SSI, Social Security, Unemployment, Worker’s Comp, Disability, Retirement)
- Driver's license OR photo ID for all adults in the household
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everylife PARTNERSHIP
We're excited to introduce EveryLife, the nation's first and only pro-life diaper company!
Every major diaper brand either vocally or financially supports abortion, which is why EveryLife stands out. Not only does EveryLife prioritize providing premium diapers and wipes, but they are also committed to supporting pro-life organizations like ours. EveryLife believes that every baby is a miracle deserving love, protection, and celebration. Their unapologetic commitment to the pro-life movement aligns with our mission, and we're grateful to begin this partnership.
To support our Outreach center:- Head to everylife.com and look for diapers or wipes
- Use code SFATX10 in the checkout process for 10% off your next order and, even better, 10% of each purchase goes back to our ministry, helping us continue saving lives and supporting moms with essentials like diapers and wipes.
- Choose for the diapers to be delivered to our address:
St. Francis Outreach, 861 Wildwood Ln. Grapevine, TX 76051
Changing Diapers. Changing Lives. Partnering with EveryLife allows us to align with a company that champions parenthood and protects innocent life. We encourage you to learn more at everylife.com
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volunteer with us
Volunteers are needed every morning that we are open! We have 50+ shifts a month that need to be filled for us to operate.
Typically, our volunteers are needed to sort through and price donations, organize items in the thrift store, and shop alongside clients for food orders in the pantry. Volunteer shifts are open to anyone that is Safe Environment trained in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Please contact Emma ([email protected]) if you are interested in learning more.
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Donations
DONATION DROP-OFF HOURS:
Donations can be brought to the cart inside the parish entrance during office hours, OR Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm directly to the Outreach center. MAY ONLY we will be open the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays instead of the 2nd and 4th. We will also be closed on 5/21 and 5/28.
Due to limited space, we are not accepting large furniture items for donations. Instead, please consider donating new or gently used clothing and household items. Please do not leave donations outside of the Outreach building.
Parishioners are welcome to come shop at the Outreach center! Items carried in the thrift store are those which are generously donated by our parish community. Proceeds are used to provide assistance to those in need. -
Contact Us
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eostermannsfatx.orgOutreach Ministry
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