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Our Mission:
The Outreach ministry at St. James campus is committed to the
corporal works of mercy by assisting families and individuals in need
in a confidential way.
Our service includes:- Distribute food and personal care items monthly.
- Provide school supplies and Summer Rec programs for children.
- Coordinate the annual Giving Tree, to provide holiday gifts to families and senior citizens in Grafton, and members of the parish in area nursing homes.
- Address other emergency situations throughout the year.
If you know someone in need, please email to [email protected] or call the parish office. Any and all contact is strictly confidential.
Recipients are generally Grafton residents, but do not have to belong to Our Lady of Hope Parish. The activities of the group are supported through the generous donations of parishioners. Several organizations and grants have also regularly funded the group.
The Outreach group thanks all parishioners for their support of this vital ministry!
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Contacts:
Parish Office: 508-839-3993 x10
Email: [email protected]
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Interested in Joining?
We always welcome new members! Perhaps you can contribute your talents to one of these activities?
- Monthly Meetings (1st Wednesday of the month, except July & August, at 6 PM at the St. James Recreation Hall)
- Food Distribution (3rd Tueday of the month from 10-10:30 AM and 5-5:30 PM at the St. James Recreation Hall)
- Grants (2-3 applications per year)
- Giving Tree (September through December)
- Children’s School Supplies and Vacation Activities (June through August)
Email us or contact the Parish secretary for more information.
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CRITICAL NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS!
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Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) Volunteers Needed
“If you lavish your food on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; then your light shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom shall become like midday.” Isaiah 58:10
WCFB is a vital provider of food for our monthly distribution to families in need. To continue the partnership with WCFB started by St. James Outreach that also feeds into Market Sunday, and potentially expand food provisioning now that we are one larger parish, we need dedicated volunteers to work with the WCFB approximately 10 hours per month (less if more than one person volunteers).
This commitment entails:- Monthly food pickup from WCFB and delivery to St. James campus
- Monthly inventory
- Submitting monthly reporting and annual audit
- Being present for the bi-annual inspection.
ServSafe certification is required for food pickup/delivery, which can be obtained through WCFB free of charge. If you are interested in this essential WCFB role to provide food for families assisted by our parish, please contact [email protected] or call the parish office.
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