In keeping with our parish mission, service to our community is provided though many links and networks, including Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry and St Liborius Social Ministries. Both Food Pantries are part of St Vincent De Paul Society and both offer a variety of services to individuals living within specific geographic boundaries. Holy Trinity/Our Lady of Perpetual Help 4335 Warne Avenue St Louis, MO 63107 Telephone: 314-535-9794 Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month Services residents located between Broadway (north) to Natural Bridge (south) and Clay & Harris (west). Service to those residents include: food distribution (both groceries and limited special holiday meals), a special seniors program that provides a “nutrition box” once monthly, clothing, furniture, medical screening for senior citizens, assistance with utilities, job placement assistance, Christmas programs, & spiritual ministry. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry provides help to approximately 500 families a month. Donations of non-perishable food items, clothing, all types of furniture including bed frames and mattresses, large and small appliances including stoves and refrigerators are gratefully accepted and pick-up service may be arranged. St Liborius Social Ministries (Located in the basement of the St Liborius church building) 1843 N. 18th Street St Louis, MO 63106 Telephone: 436-3640 Hours of Operation: Thursdays Sign-up begins at 9:00am and end at 11:00am Services residents located north of Cass west to 20th, north to St. Louis Avenue, west to Jefferson, north to Angelica, and east to Highway 70. History St Liborius Social Ministries was established in 1985, through the generous works of parishioners at St Genevieve du Bois Parish located in Warson Woods. Their mission was to provide food and other assistance to economically disadvantaged families living within the St Liborius parish boundaries. In 1992, the St Liborius Church was closed by the Archdiocese of St Louis and the parish boundaries of Holy Trinity Catholic Church were re-extended to include residents previously located within St Liborius boundaries. St Liborius Social Ministries continued to operate in the basement of St Liborius Church under the sponsorship of St Genevieve du Bois Church. This pantry is operated by volunteers; there are no salaried employees associated with St Liborius Social Ministries. Today By partnering with the St Louis Area Food Bank, the food pantry is able to provide US Department of Agriculture commodities to its clients. Meat, perishables and other basic necessities like cleaning supplies are provided by the social outreach efforts of parishioners of St Genevieve du Bois Church. The St Genevieve Conference of St Vincent De Paul provides funding to assist food pantry clients utility bills, monthly rent, and other necessary financial assistance. Gently-used household items and clothing are also available through the generous donations of many St Liborius Social Ministries supporters. In addition, a representative from Human Development is available each Thursday to assist clients obtain access to many state and federal programs. Representatives from Legal Aid of Eastern Missouri are available one Thursday a month to provide free legal assistance to St Liborius Social Ministries clients. Food pantry clients may make appointments for health screenings and other services provided Grace Hill Clinic, and Grace Hill representatives are available to discuss opportunities available through Americorp. St Liborius Social Ministries provides service to 140 -150 families per month. Your donations of food, clothing, and furniture are gratefully accepted.
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