Catholic Social Services
Inspired by Christ’s call to care for those most in need, Catholic Social Services serves thousands of people across our Diocese each year with compassion, dignity, and hope. Through your generosity, individuals and families receive food, clothing, emergency assistance, housing support, and other critical resources that help them navigate financial challenges and build a more secure future.
Over the past year, we have expanded those who are assisted through our partnerships with Children & Youth Services and by operating the Lackawanna County Code Blue Shelter provided emergency shelter on the coldest nights throughout the year. Funding through the Catholic Ministries Appeal enables Catholic Social Services to carry out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy to which we are called through the Gospel.
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How your funds help Catholic Social Services
Your support impacts the lives of those living throughout Northeastern and North Central Pennsylvania and enables us to continue to serve the needs of others. Any contribution you are able to make to the Catholic Ministries Appeal will truly make a difference.
16172
Nights
of emergency shelter were provided to those in need
25402
Households/ Individuals
were served last year by Catholic Social Services food pantries
67661
Nutritious Meals
were served to guests at Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Social Services
I see us being able to provide more services than we can even imagine right now. We’re going to have office space here and we’re going to be able to provide case management.
Harry Lyons, Program Supervisor, Mother Teresa’s Haven Shelter
When I can keep somebody within Catholic Social Services and get them into a program where I know they’re going to be taken care of, it means the world to me.
Nancy Craig, Hazleton, Saint Joseph Food Pantry Client & Volunteer
They care about you. They care about your needs. They care about what your family needs.
LeeAnn Lywiski, Hazleton Material Assistance Supervisor, Catholic Social Services
Every month, we see 50 new families that we have never seen before.
Dominique Jordan, Carbondale Food Pantry Supervisor, Catholic Social Services
Nutrition is a huge factor with us. We want people to have well-balanced meals and while I think that all food pantries try, that is something we really focus on here.
Richard Ward, Catholic Social Services Volunteer
It seems like every week and every month, the need just gets greater and greater for food.