St. Andrew Parish Food Bank
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About the ST Andrew Parish Mid-Mon Food Bank
A Ministry of our Three Community Parish Locations
The Food Bank of St Andrew the Apostle Parish serves the Communities of Monongahela, Donora, and Charleroi. It runs strictly on a volunteer basis and is funded through the generosity of our Parish Community.
Our Food Bank is held on the second Wednesday of each month, and all the sites have a place to distribute. Charleroi distribution is in Marion Hall, Donora distribution is in the school hall, and Monongahela distribution is at Parish Park. Food is distributed from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm each month. Currently, we’re serving over 125 families.
New volunteers are always welcome to join this Ministry of Service — from grocery shopping and pick-up to food packing and distribution.
If you are interested in becoming part of this ministry, making a monetary donation, or donating to the food bank in memory of a loved one, please call 724-258-7742.
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Volunteers NeededThe Food Bank is always in need of new volunteers. If you are interested in helping with this wonderful outreach ministry, please call one of our parish offices or email us at [email protected].
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Pet Pantry
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Diaper Days
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PartnerShips
Diaper Bank Ministry
We identified a need in the Valley to support young families and mothers who need diapers. Through a new partnership with Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, we will now offer a diaper bank aligned with our monthly food bank distribution. Many organizations struggled with where to store diapers. Under the parking lot in Charleroi (in between the rectory and the formation center), where a convent once sat, Fr. Jerry kept the garage and full basement for future use. In 2022, the basement space was waterproofed and refurbished. So that dry, clean, finished space will now be home to the diaper bank. The parish is very excited about all these things happening at our Charleroi campus and will continue to seek ways to leverage all our spaces in our tri-community parish.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest
Hunters Sharing the Harvest is Pennsylvania’s program that lets hunters donate surplus venison through a network of participating butchers, benefiting food pantries and community assistance centers across the state. Since its inception in 1991, HSH has successfully distributed 2.5 million pounds of donated venison. Several of our parishioners are actively involved in this initiative. In the past six months alone, we have provided 2,400 pounds of meat to individuals and organizations in need.
Pet Pantry
Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish is partnering with Camela Cares, Mon Valley Paws, and the Washington Area Humane Society to help local individuals and families care for their pets.
Through the Pet Pantry, community members in need can receive supplemental pet food and supplies during our regular food pantry distributions. The Pet Pantry is available on the second Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-noon at all three parish locations:
Charleroi
624 Washington Ave.
Charleroi, PA 15022
Donora
1 Park Manor Road
Donora, PA 15033
Monongahela
722 West Main St.
Monongahela, PA 15063
Whether you need a little extra support for your pet or want to help keep the Pet Pantry stocked, we invite you to be part of this community effort. Interested in donating?
Call 724-258-1794 for more information.