Each week, the staff and volunteers distribute fresh vegetables, meat, and other food staples to hundreds of individuals and families who line up outside the pantry — rain or shine, hot or cold — to receive the help they need.
A Survivor’s Story
Bakhita’s case managers responded immediately, and in partnership with the shelter, they orchestrated an incredible multi-agency effort.
Laniya’s Story
But a whisper of faith, and the fierce love she holds for her children, urged her to seek a different path. She found a lifeline…
Laura: The Power of Advocacy
Laura was called to a nursing home where five residents faced an alarming situation.
Shaiqullah: Journey of Courage and Family
Their village had been overrun by the Taliban, whom Shaiq described as having “dirty beards, dead eyes…and guns.”
Mohamed: Smile of a Thousand Miles
Today, Mohamed has a lot to smile about — you could call it a “smile of a thousand miles” — thanks in no small part…
Share the Journey — The dream of being safe and free
Growing up in Cuba, the only dream I had was to leave.
There was nothing for me there: no work, no freedom, no opportunity, no anything for anybody in Cuba since the communist revolution in 1959.
My dream came true in 2015 when I made it to America.
Share the Journey — At Common Earth Gardens, you can find fresh food and the dignity of work
When I saw the job posting for Catholic Charities’ Common Earth Gardens, I knew it was for me. Working with refugees and gardening? A low-stress dream job!
Bobby Ellis, age 9, dies of hunger
What if you had read that headline in this morning’s newspaper? How would you respond?