 Our Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen struggle to support the growing needs in our community. These ministries depend on the generosity of parishioners, and also rely on broader food assistance programs. Now, the USDA has issued a 60-day notice of $1 billion in funding cuts to school lunch programs, food banks, and food assistance purchases from local farmers. If we already struggle to meet the needs of our neighbors, how much worse will it be once these cuts take effect? What Does This Mean for Us? 📌 More children will go hungry. With fewer resources for school lunches and emergency food programs, struggling families will face even greater challenges. 📌 More neighbors will turn to the Church. When government programs fail, faith-based organizations like our parish must fill the gaps. 📌 We have an opportunity to act. This Lent, we are called not just to give alms but also to act for justice. Take Action Today: Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in urging Congress to reconsider these cuts. With just a few clicks, you can use the SVdP's Voter Voice platform to send an email to our lawmakers. ✅ Send a letter through Voter Voice: Conference "Mary, Mother of God/Society of St Vincent de Paul" at votervoice.net/SVDPUSA/home ✅ Encourage your family and friends to participate ✅ Pray that elected officials hear our collective voices "Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveler who has been attacked. But it is justice’s role to prevent the attacks."
May God bless our efforts as we seek to feed the hungry, serve the poor, and advocate for a more just world. Together as a parish, let us be the hands, feet, and voices of Christ in our community. Amen!
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