We serve more than just soup.
Food, shelter, housing and education with compassion, dignity and respect.

 

-Our Partnership with the House of Bread
-H.O.M.E. Program
-Soup Kitchen
-Kids Café...It's hard to study when you're hungry!
-Adventure Saturday Mentors

Our Partnership with the House of Bread

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Partnership - Dec. 2004

St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church works in partnership with The House of Bread to deliver nutrition, housing, education and employment services to the poor.

St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry are committed to the Living Word of the Gospel in everyday life.   The mission statements for both the Church and Center commit “to welcome and extend hospitality to all people, especially the alienated and the poor”.  Consistent with this commitment , St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Community Center established a collaborative mission of service on December 18, 1994, with the House of Bread a partnership focusing on ministry to the economically disadvantaged in the Hartford area.

The mission Statement of the House of Bread call for living out the Gospel message “by ministry to the hungry, the homeless and the poor with simplicity, dignity and respect.  In our Partnership, St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Community Center for Urban Affairs continues to work directly with the House of Bread and its Board of Directors in the delivery of services to the poor in the areas of nutrition, housing, education and employment.  Our partnership continues to be a primary focus of collaborative social service ministry for those in need.

The House of Bread offers a wide variety of services and support system for the people of Hartford and beyond.  Please refer to their website www.HOBread.org for a description of all programs and how you can become involved.  St. Patrick-St. Anthony and the Franciscan Center enthusiastically   support the programs and services of the House of Bread.

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Helping Our Mothers through Education (H.O.M.E.) Program

H.O.M.E Away from Home: Each summer the House of Bread offers a camping experience for 12 children ages 8-12 .  Groups travel to Mount Holly, Vermont each Monday during the summer and return to Hartford on Friday. St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church and the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry offer their support through volunteers to assist at camp and donations of food and supplies needed each week.

HOME Day Care: (Babysitting while mom studies for her GED)
General day care supplies such as diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5), wipes, baby powder, juice boxes, toddler friendly snacks (Cheerios, graham crackers, etc.) and paper goods.

Thanks to all who brought meat loaves today! You've brought home cooking to those in need!

www.hobread.org...more than just soup! Become a fan!

Your time, talents and generous donations greatly assist us in our commitment to support these services.  We are deeply  grateful for the time and generosity of so many people throughout  the years and continuing today.

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Soup Kitchen

Established on February 4, 1980, the mission of the House of Bread is to alleviate hunger among indigents, transients and low-income people in the north Hartford area. The soup kitchen continue to serve approximately 300 meals daily; 1500 weekly.

Through our church and Center we are able to provide volunteers who serve breakfast or lunch.  Further we have teams of volunteers who serve dinner on Thursday Evening and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.  Whether you volunteer periodically for breakfast or lunch, or join an organized team, we can assure you that your time and commitment to the poor and hungry is deeply appreciated. 

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Kids Café...It's hard to study when you're hungry!

Help feed over 450 kids a day with cooking oil and rice...in addition to canned vegetables, pasta, tuna, powdered milk, yummy spices of taco seasoning, adobo, sofrito...or help with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, bleach, dish detergent, paper towels/napkins/cups. Thank you for all you do!

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The Adventure Saturday Mentor Program

The Adventure Saturday Mentor program is a parish based community outreach program of St. Patrick- St. Anthony Church, in collaboration with the House of Bread to provide Hartford city youths, ages 6-12 years, with cultural, recreational, educational and spiritual opportunities. This program was established in 1993 through our partnership with the House of Bread.

Children from the north end of Hartford meet mentors every other Saturday, September through May.  Mentors range from 21 to 70 years of age, are diverse in backgrounds, skills and talents offering a sense of care and structure to our children’s lives.   The program is successful in providing social, cultural and educational opportunities the enhance and give life direction for the children. 

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