A Catholic lay ministry inspired by Gospel values, the St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy leads men and women to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person services to the needy and suffering.
As a reflection of the whole family of God, members are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Nourished by prayer, volunteers are united in mutually supportive gatherings by their mutual spirit of humility, charity, and sharing.
This ministry of our parish provides food. Confidentiality is maintained, as well as respect for the person requesting assistance.
If you are in need of food and live within the territorial boundaries of Divine Mercy Parish, please contact the St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy directly at (504) 327-7783.
We Thank You For Your Support
With your help, the St. Anthony Ministry continues to offer support to dozens of families every month. Thank you and God Bless.
If you have a few hours a week to spare and would like to volunteer in support of the St. Anthony Ministry, please contact the parish office.
To Make An Appointment:
Maria Sotomayor
(504) 327-7783
To Volunteer:
Please contact our Parish Office:
(504) 466-5016
Thank You!
Items can be placed in the back of the Church in or next to the St. Anthony Basket.
If you are donating gift cards, please drop them in the St. Anthony Box.
The list of items needed is the same as in the past. We will supplement your donations with what we receive through the Parish ministry to create the Baskets. Food donations can be placed in the basket or under the St. Anthony Statue in Narthex of the Church, and monetary/gift cards can be placed in the Donation Poor Box. Below are the food items (no glass containers please) needed to support this effort.