Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

Who Can Visit?

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City serves everyone in need regardless of their race, religion, or national origin. You don't have to be Catholic to receive help. The Sanctuary Women's Development Center at the Oklahoma City location is a day shelter specifically for homeless and low-income women and their children.

Food & Essentials

The pantry offers food for people who come in hungry, along with nutritious beverages and snacks. Reviewers describe receiving a daily snack pack upon request. The organization also provides hygiene packs for those who need them.

How to Pick Up

The Oklahoma City location opens its lobby Monday through Friday as a day shelter. Anyone who comes in hungry can ask for food, and a daily snack pack is available to those who request one. Sanctuary participants also maintain a community garden, and all visitors are welcome to tend the garden and pick the produce.

Additional Support

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of services beyond food at this location:

• Emergency rent and utility assistance: Help is available for households facing eviction or utility shutoff. Applications open on Monday mornings.
• Case management: Trained social workers assess personal strengths and needs, including health, income, mental health, and employment concerns.
• Job and life skills development: Employment resources, resume building, and vocational development services.
• Counseling: Short-term counseling and trauma counseling are available. Sessions are offered on a sliding-scale fee.
• Immigration legal services: Legal help for immigration matters.
• Refugee resettlement services: Support for newly arrived refugees.
• Disaster relief: Assistance for people affected by disasters.
• Linkage to community resources: Referrals and connections to other local services.
• Limited financial assistance: Available for qualifying individuals.
• Health education: Health information and linkage to mental health resources.

Facilities

The Oklahoma City location provides free access to showers and a laundry room (one load per day with detergent provided). There is also a computer lab, phones with personal voicemail, and a microwave for cooking your own food. Faxing and copying services are available as well.

Ways to Give

Catholic Charities accepts financial donations through their donation page. In-kind donations are also welcome, including items from their Amazon Wish List. You can also donate a vehicle, make a memorial gift, or give through planned giving. For questions about donations, contact mnoland@ccaokc.org or call (405) 526-2323.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers can apply by downloading the Volunteer Application or completing a Group Volunteer Application online. The application asks for personal information, references, skills, and background information. A background check is required for all volunteers because of the nature of services provided. For more information, email kpaddyaker@ccaokc.org or volunteer@ccaokc.org.