Food for the pantry

Place place contributions in the baskets in the Narthex in the church or in the Green Donation bin behind Padre Pio.

We thank you in advance!
 

All those wishing to become a Disciple with Social Ministry must have completed the VIRTUS application at https://virtus.org and the Safe Environment Awareness Program.

Effective January 1, 2016

Hours of Operations for the clients:

Clients are scheduled by zip code and must call 817 274-5407 to make an appointment.  There are no walk-ups, and no bulk client days, as all are by appointment.  Appointments begin at 8:30 am Tuesday and Saturday and run until the last client has finished their appointment at 11:50 am

Volunteers answer the phone and return messages on:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Clients scheduled on Tuesday are called Monday to remind them of their appointment. 
Clients scheduled on Saturday are called Thursday and those still not confirmed are called on Friday to remind them of their appointment.

Zip Codes supported: 76006 - 76010 - 76011 - 76012 - 76013
                                       76014 - 76015 - 76016 - 76112                                    
 

Social Ministry moved into its permanent location, the Padre Pio House on July 28, 2016.  It is located at 1301 Paxton Avenue, just one block down Benge Street in front of the church, across from the empty lot and the parish's remote parking.

The Social Ministry began serving clients on August 2, 2016, from that location.  

All entry to the Padre Pio House will be from the back gate and walkway.

Clients need:

1. Valid government-issued ID, i.e. Drivers License, State or Federal ID, Military ID, Consulate ID, Passport or the new Passport ID for Canada or Mexico
(we do not accept local, non government-issued ID's nor Social Security Cards)

2.  Utility Bill to include a Cell Phone bill, electric or gas bill

3.  Birth Certificates for all, especially children 16 and under - no copies

Clients have two visits to provide all of the above, however, must have something on the first visit to confirm zip code.

Tuesday's and Saturday's excluding Holidays noted below and the month of July The parish campus is closed in July for annual maintenance, therefore, the food pantry will also close except for emergency needs.
In 2020, due to the COVID19, and the urgent need for assistance, it remained open.
In 2022, due to high demand, it remained opened alternate weeks.
Closed 2 weeks at Easter (week of and the week after)
Closed 2 weeks at Thanksgiving (the week before open on Tuesday and closed week of)
Closed 3 weeks at Christmas and New Years (the week before Christmas and open the first Tuesday or Saturday after New Years
(If New Years on a Wednesday through Saturday, then open on Tuesday after, if New Years on a Sunday through Tuesday, then open on the Saturday after.)

DONATIONS FOR SMG SOCIAL MINISTRY

A large green recycle bin has been placed behind the Padre Pio house next to the entry gate in the driveway to the Catholic Center with DONATION signs on it.  Please place items inside this bin to protect from the elements and animals.  Donated items will be moved regularly to the Padre Pio house.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE BROKEN ITEMS, OLD STYLE TV's, or clothes that need to be washed.  This would be dirty clothes or clothes that smell of cigarette or cigar smoke.  We do not have the facilities to clean these.  Mission Arlington no longer accepts clothes like that either. They will not accept old style TV's; leave these on your curb for the city to haul away.  This would also include broken appliances.

You may also place food donations in the church Vestibule/Narthex in the baskets provided at the weekend Masses or even daily Mass.

If you have something specific to donate or a question on something you wish to donate, please call Brad at:
817 274-0643 ext 235.

Thank you!

Brad Maunders
Director, Social Ministry