The new vehicle will bolster efforts to serve homeless men in the City of Philadelphia

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M Cap. will be present at the dedication and blessing of a new truck to be used for food donation pick-up by Saint John’s Hospice (SJH). SJH, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has cared for homeless men in Center City Philadelphia since 1963. Saint John’s provides emergency shelter, hot meals, clothing, mail services, showers, case management and support to thousands of homeless men each year.

Through its “Casserole Program” SJH is able to provide hundreds of hot meals to homeless men each day. All casseroles are cooked in advance by volunteers from local parishes and organizations throughout the Philadelphia area. The casseroles are picked up by a SJH staff member at parishes and other centralized locations. This new truck will greatly assist efforts to provide hot, nutritious meals for those most in need.

Dedication and Blessing Ceremony
Monday, February 29, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Saint John’s Hospice Parking Lot
1221 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

The purchase of the truck was made possible by a donation from the Maguire Foundation and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Representatives from the Maguire Foundation will attend along with representatives from the SJH Advisory Board, the Archdiocese, local parishes and staff. Saint Mary Interparochial Catholic School’s Choir will sing during the dedication ceremony.

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Editor’s Note: For more information on this event, please contact Kris Jaeger, Director of Development and Community Relations for Saint John’s Hospice at (215) 563-7763. For additional information on Saint John’s Hospice, please visit www.saintjohnshospice.org.

Contact:

Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)