Hunger doesn’t take a vacation, and neither does archdiocesan relief agency
Nutritional Development Services has kicked off its annual Manna Sunday drive to restock food pantries before the summer slump, since clients know "they can count on us," say administrators.
Humanitarian aid from archdiocese up 86% in 2021
More than 639,000 area individuals, from kids to seniors, were helped by a wide range of support from Catholic Human Services, according the agency's newly released annual report.
‘Manna Sunday’ food drive kicks off
The annual campaign by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services, which runs through May 31, supports food pantries throughout the five-county area -- and the need is greater than ever.
Nationwide baby formula shortage hits archdiocesan food pantries
Product recalls, inflation and supply chain issues have left shelves bare at home and at agency sites, say hunger relief staff at Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services.
Hunger relief agency gives baskets of ‘Easter joy’ to dozens of kids
Staff from archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services delivered an assortment of sweets and stuffed animals to three day care centers, whose clients are the "precious children" of Jesus.
Inflation drives demand, costs for archdiocesan food aid
With inflation at a four-decade high, staff at Nutritional Development Services are fielding more calls for help -- and higher bills to stock the agency's network of cupboards.
‘One Can Meal Drive’ tackles hunger, one serving at a time
The annual Lenten campaign collects thousands of pounds of food for some 50 cupboards supported by archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services.
Tech firm donates $50K to archdiocesan hunger relief agency, with matching gift challenge
John McAleer and his Convergence Acceleration Solutions (CAS) Group have teamed up with Nutritional Development Services to counter local food insecurity -- and you can help.
Food drive tackles local hunger with lunchtime favorite
Through Oct. 27, archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services is teaming up with Catholic schools and PREP students to collect more than 46,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly for food-insecure households.
Archdiocesan agencies send relief to Louisiana victims of Ida
Broad Street lends a helping hand to the bayou, as Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services ship desperately needed food and clothing to the first state ravaged by the category 4 hurricane last month.