Venable Food Pantry

The Venable Food Pantry is located on the second floor of the Smith Building and is open Mondays – Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The pantry is stocked with food secured from the Atlanta Community Food Bank, local vendors, and church & community members. In a single year, approximately 131,000 pounds (nearly 62 tons) of food are distributed from the Venable Food Pantry.

 REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE

ID

Proof of residence (Lease, utility bill, and SS numbers for all household members. No cell phone bills please.)

Lunch Bags (Sandwich, granola bar, drink, hand sanitizer, and fruit when possible)
Served Mondays – Thursdays to approximately 140 individuals starting at 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. We welcome all guests for this service.

Sunday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Each Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m., we welcome all guests for a to-go breakfast served in Fifield Hall.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE
Everyone is welcome

Public Benefits Applications Assistance
With public libraries closed, access to computers and internet service is non-existent for many individuals. Subsequently, we are currently providing that access by assisting non-tax filer individuals apply for stimulus checks. We also assist individuals with applying for and submitting food stamp applications, apply for social security cards and file for unemployment insurance benefits. This service is available Mondays – Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE

ID

Social security number

Night Shelter 

Each year from November 1 to March 31, The Shrine ministers to a small portion of the homeless along with numerous organizations and churches by being a part of the Central Night Shelter. The Shrine hosts 30-35 of the 100+ guests and by providing sack lunches, dinner, and overnight assistance for approximately 30 of the 150 nights.

Our signup each season begins in September with several Sign-up Sundays held after the Masses. If you want to check out our schedule, click the Shrine Night Shelter Schedule.

Foot Care Night

Shelter Footcare is an opportunity to be with guests at our Shelter and respond to the Gospel’s call to be in the company of and serve the poor. This very rewarding experience is available on Wednesday nights, November 1 through March 31. Some required training is provided so that volunteers can take care of guest’s weary feet.

St. Francis Table also offers a Food Pantry and a Morning Sandwich Ministry.

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Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is scheduled from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Written referrals are required from participating agencies to receive food from the pantry. Some of the referring agencies include Atlanta Outreach Project, Living Room, Making a Way, Mercy Care, Quest 35, Quest Village, Veteran’s Empowerment Organization, and Welcome House.

Morning Sandwich Ministry

The Morning Sandwich Ministry is open from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Monday through Friday.

No referrals are required for the Morning Sandwich Ministry.