Distribute bags of food from the SVDP/St. Michael food pantry. Over 500 bags, approximately 12,000 of food are distributed annually. If you would like to donate food, see the weekly bulletin for the listing of weekly needs. The food donation box is located next to the gift counter.

• Pack and serve bagged meals to the residents of the Loachapoka community each Monday evening (served in Loachapoka). Each evening, we serve ~140 bagged meals, approximately 7,000 meals annually.

• Prepare, pack and serve our friends in Loachapoka a traditional hot Thanksgiving and Christmas meal, and BBQ plates on the 4th of July with the help of “Feed the Folks on the Fourth ” ministry.

• Pack and distribute food boxes from the Food Pantry for Thanksgiving and Easter. We help provide the makings for a traditional family dinner.
  

• Sponsor children through the Food Bank of East Alabama Backpack Program.

• Sponsor an annual Parish collection for low income and foster children.

• Sponsor an annual school supply drive to help poverty level children go back to school, with confidence, with the necessary school supplies to build their education.

• Review and interview those facing difficult decisions with limited resources; SVDP provides financial assistance.
  

• Sponsor Red Snowman tags on the Angel tree benefiting Adult Protective Services/DHR.

• Host a free yard sale once a year in Loachapoka to help provide necessities, and extras; to those in the community who need a little extra help providing for their family.

• Visit monthly and supply treats to the residents of The Harbor at Opelika l Memory Care.

• Caring for the elderly and low-income residents by delivering meals to EASEHouse each Tuesday morning. 

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• For children in grades 3-6 to learn to have a servant's heart and share acts of charity with the ministry of St. Vincent de Paul.