The Basilica Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen is open to individuals and families in need, including the homeless, homeless veterans, and the poor. Children who aren't receiving federally funded school meals while school is out of session are also served. No prior registration or appointment is needed to visit.
Visitors can expect a generous amount of food rather than just a few canned goods. The pantry describes what it gives out as "a cornucopia of nutritious meat, fruit, vegetables as well as other items" to help families feel a sense of dignity. The pantry serves an average of 600 families per week.
The pantry provides meat, fresh fruit, vegetables, and a wide variety of pantry items. One visitor noted the selection includes lots of meat and lots of pantry items, along with some produce. There is no dairy offered. The pantry also participates in USDA food distribution.
The pantry runs a walk-through distribution model. On Mondays and Wednesdays, visitors can walk through to receive food from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. On the 2nd, 3rd, and last Saturday of each month, the pantry holds a drive-through "Walk Thru" event from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM where people can pick up food from their vehicle.
In addition to food distribution, the Basilica runs a Soup Kitchen serving hot meals on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM. Meals are provided to the homeless, homeless veterans, and others in need.
You can give online through the Basilica's donation page. To reach the Food Ministry Coordinator directly, contact Ms. Ercelle Drayton at edrayton@bsmic.org or by calling 757-351-6550. You can also call the parish office at (757) 622-4487 or email office@bsmic.org.
To get involved with the food ministry or other parish ministries, contact the parish office at (757) 622-4487 or email office@bsmic.org. The Basilica welcomes people who want to help serve the community.
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