Host for a Day

Host for a Day Supporters Celebrated With Gratitude
Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen celebrated the successful culmination of its 2026 Host for a Day campaign with a special event at Fiorelli’s in Peckville on April 29. Contributors to the 48th annual campaign gathered for food, fellowship and to hear how their support enables the Kitchen to feed and clothe those in need.
Also two members of the Kitchen’s Advisory Board were recognized for their service, and three institutions – the Ignatian Volunteer Corps of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Sysco Foods and Scranton Preparatory School – received the Presidential Award for continued support of the Kitchen’s mission.
Seated from left: Donna Barbetti, Kitchen Advisory Board President; Anna Millett and Emilia Williams, Scranton Preparatory School; Teddy Michel, Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Standing: Rob Williams, Kitchen Executive Director; Michael J. Cummings, Host for a Day Campaign Chair; Rob Walls, Sysco Foods; Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton.
Donations of $100 or more to the Host for a Day campaign can still be made by calling the Kitchen at 570-342 5556, sending a check to Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Avenue, Scranton PA 18509, text SFAK to 26989 or via the buttons below.

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Pictured with Bishop Bambera and Kitchen officials are representatives of Sysco Foods.
Seated are Cara Cacioppo and Rob Walls; standing far left is Darren Russella.

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Representing Scranton Prep were students Patrick Hazzouri and Emilia Williams (seated) and
standing, Anna Millett and Sadie Brown.

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The Ignatian Volunteer Corps had a large contingent participating in the celebration!

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The Basket Committee arranged for a large display of various items that were raffled to lucky attendees.

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See other photos from the reception here:
St Francis-Awards-2026

Blessings and thanks to all for your generous support!