Two tons of pasta donated to archdiocesan agency
The gift to archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services is in recognition of Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia this Sept. 26-27 and his call to serve the poor.
Rice Bowl kicks off sacrificial season at St. Gabriel School
The 40th anniversary of the Lenten program of prayer, fasting and giving in solidarity with poor people at home and abroad began with the fifth annual blessing in the archdiocese, led by Bishop John McIntyre Feb. 12.
Christmas cards for sale
Nutritional Development Services of the archdiocese is selling its Alternative Christmas Cards again this Christmas season, but with a new World Meeting of Families feature.
West Chester students’ food drive nets 500 jars
Students and parishioners of SS. Simon and Jude Parish collected 500 jars of peanut butter and jelly for needy families through Nutritional Development Services' Community Food Program.
Now it’s easier for children to have a free lunch at school
Nutritional Development Services is helping needy families eliminate the need to fill out paper applications for school meals. The Community Eligibility Provision allows schools with high percentages of qualifying students to provide free breakfast and lunch to all children in the school.
Keeping kids healthy in a peaceful summer
Nutritional Development Services will offer healthy foods to children at 400 sites in the region while school is out for the summer. Joined with an initiative to promote peace in their neighborhoods, kids receive food for body and soul in the Summer Meals Program.
Share a meal, learn about hunger and giving
Thomas Awiapo faced bleak poverty and hunger growing up in his village in Ghana, but survived thanks to Catholic Relief Services. He will share his story over a simple meal Wednesday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
Families at home can join with those abroad through CRS Rice Bowl
Anne Ayella sits down with writer Lou Baldwin to discuss CRS Rice Bowl, the longtime program that focuses attention during Lent on getting to know people around the world, praying for them and giving.
Operation Rice Bowl kicks off for 2014
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia joined Catholic Relief Services to launch CRS Rice Bowl this year during a program Monday afternoon, Jan. 27, at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Philadelphia. Father Steven D. Thorne, pastor of the parish, welcomed representative of CRS and Bishop John McIntyre, who led prayers for the success of the effort which last year raised almost $400,000 in the archdiocese. (Video by Sarah Webb)
To better feed the hungry, Catholic food program asks for help
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has kicked off a $400,000 fundraising campaign. The hope is to provide more fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meats to the hungry residents of southeastern Pennsylvania.