March 29, 2021 Version

* Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen will continue to provide a hot nutritious meal seven days per week between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Beginning Sunday, April 4, 2021, meals will continue to be distributed in grab and go containers and available for dine-in (up to 50% capacity) or take out.

* Additionally, evening meals will be served in the same manner as above on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

* The Saint Francis Client Choice Food Pantry remains open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AND FRIDAY from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* The Saint Francis of Assisi Free Clothing Store is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Beginning Tuesday, April 6, 2021, people will be allowed inside to shop on a very limited basis.

* Hot nutritious meals are also served each Thursday at 12 noon at Saint Rose of Lima Church in Carbondale as well as neighboring high rise buildings. The Mid-Valley Outreach Program located in Olyphant, Archbald is suspended at this time.

* The most ideal time for us to receive food or clothing donations is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am until 2 pm at the Client Choice Food Pantry and the Free Clothing Store located at 504 Penn Avenue.

Please check our website at stfranciskitchen.org or visit our facebook page or call 570-342-5556 for the most current updates before coming with donations. Please do not leave donated items of any sort outside of the buildings.

Financial contributions may be made by check or online at www.stfranciskitchen.org.

All necessary changes will be posted and recorded on option 6 of the Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen voice-mail system at (570) 342-5556.

News regarding St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen is posted several times per week on our Facebook page. For photos and information on our volunteers, donation needs and other activities at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, St. Francis Client-Choice Food Pantry and St. Francis Free Clothing Store, please visit and like our page at:

http://www.facebook.com/stfranciskitchen

Thank you, to these employees from Verizon Wireless , for volunteering today at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. We appreciate the support! For information about volunteer opportunities or the donation needs of the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen or Client-Choice Food Pantry, call (570) 342-5556.

Today, volunteers at the St. Francis of Assisi Client-Choice Food Pantry displayed and decorated a Christmas tree in the pantry which will remain throughout the holiday season. We thank our dedicated volunteers for always providing a warm and welcoming environment at the pantry! Shown, from left: Patricia Hannon, Lori Fortese, Jody Tighe, Claire Bannon. The St. Francis of Assisi Client-Choice Food Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. For information about volunteer opportunities or the donation needs of the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen or Client-Choice Food Pantry, call (570) 342-5556.

Students from the MyCIL Transitional Skills Center recently volunteered at the St. Francis of Assis Kitchen. Shown, first row: Emma McHale, Louis Martinez, Taylor Kostage. Second row: Tom Horan, Terri Fata, Rob Williams, director, St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. For information about volunteer opportunities or the donation needs of the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen or Food Pantry, call (570) 342-5556.