Back to School ProgramHelp us prepare our families for the upcoming school year by providing the supplies they will need to succeed in the classroom. Many of the families we serve will be starting school here in New York City for the first time and they do not have...
We are partnering with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band to fight hunger.
Our annual St. Pat’s senior luncheon to support the needy seniors of New York.
Sock it to poverty this April by donating some socks to the needy.
During the month of March, we celebrate “Women’s History Month” with a Hygiene Drive.
Our Annual winter coat drive to keep NYC Warm.
With the rising cost of food, we have seen that the pantries’ lines have become longer. We believe it is the right of every individual to be fed. The Stocking the Shelves Program is our main community support program and was created to support this fundamental life-need within our underserved communities.
The Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway allows our pantries and Shelters to provide holiday meals to those who may not be able to afford one. More than 11,000 turkeys were provided to low-income individuals and families for Thanksgiving in 2022.
St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters recognizes the necessity of diapers and other baby care products. Our baby care program provides baby essentials to those we serve.
Feminine hygiene products have become more and more expensive in recent years. We recognize that these hygiene items are not a luxury, but rather essentials for women’s health and for their daily lives. The Women’s Hygiene Care program provides feminine hygiene products to low-income women and girls. Through donations, we can fill our shelves with tampons, pads, and liners.