St. John of God Parish, Somerset MA
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Food Pantry & Meal Ministry

Meal Ministry
Our parish serves a meal to the needy on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 5-5:30pm. The purpose of the meal is primarily to help those in the Somerset/Swansea area who need to "stretch their wallet", and have trouble "making ends meet". It is the same group of people who would need help from a food pantry. The meal is also open to the elderly who might be eating alone.

If you want to help with this ministry call the rectory and leave your name and phone number, or simply come on a Thursday. The coordinator is Dulce Pacheco.

Food Pantry
Our parish runs a food pantry on the third Wednesday of the month. The food pantry is organized by Sue Vieira, and is sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Food is given out only to those who have registered. For information on how to register to get help call the rectory. If you want to help in this ministry call the rectory as well, or speak directly with Sue Vieira.