These volunteers from the St. Francis of Assisi Free Clothing Outlet also recently served as “Host For The Day” at the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. The gesture and donation was done in memory of Dawn Brennan, who served as coordinator of the clothing outlet for 10 years prior to her passing last year. She is missed by both volunteers and clients. Shown, from left: Rose Cegelka, Neil Donahue, Ron Batts and Anne Smith. For information about the donation needs of the clothing outlet, call (570) 342-5556.

A free diabetes screening was held today(9/27/2016) at the St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry. The screening was held in conjunction with a new food program aimed at helping clients better manage diabetes. Clients testing positive for diabetes at the screening will now have access to a special diet provided through the cooperation of the Commission On Economic Opportunity and the Weinberg Food Bank. Shown providing the tests at today’s screening are Jelene Hall, a student at the McCann School of Business and Technology, and Oadie Alsaleh, a graduate of The Commonwealth Medical College. Also shown are clients John Marazio and and Lori Delong.

The St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen recently acknowledged and thanked the St. Rose of Lima and the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Carbondale for their ongoing cooperation with its hot meals outreach program. Approximately 100 hot meals, which are prepared at the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, are served at the parish every Thursday from 12-12:30 p.m. The program, which serves the Upper Valley and Mid Valley and began nearly a year ago, was recently supported with a $2,000 donation from the Scranton Area Foundation. Similar programs are offered at Christ The King Parish at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald on Tuesdays and at Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s Church in Olyphant on Wednesdays. Shown, from left: Father James Price, C.P.; pastor, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish; Jim Roberts, volunteer coordinator; Mary Ann Roberts, volunteer coordinator; Monsignor Joseph P. Kelly, director, St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. . For information about volunteer opportunities or the donation needs of the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, please call (570) 342-5556.

We would like to thank the numerous Lackawanna County pizzerias that help make “Pizza Tuesdays” possible at St. Francis. Pizza is served for dinner on the third Tuesday of each month.