Human Needs Committee
Cleaning Out Closets? Where To Donate!
With lots of time at home, many families are cleaning house! We've been getting lots of questions about where to take donations. Many organizations are currently closed and not taking donations; however, there are a few that are still accepting donations including:
St Vincent de Paul Stores are open and taking donations
Northwest Store: 5505 N. 90th St | Mon-Sat 9a-8p, Sun 12-5p | 402-502-7837
Downtown Store: 2101 Leavenworth St | Mon-Sat: 9a-6p | 402-341-4942
Papillion Store: 807 Tara Pl | Mon-Sat 9a-6p | 402-593-4055
South Omaha Store: 5037 S. 24th St | Mon-Sat 9a-6p | 402-733-3500
Open Door Mission (Airport Location 2107 E. Locust Street) is accepting donations of all kinds. Tuesday - Thursday
930-6PM, Friday-Saturday 830-5PM. CLOSED Sunday/Monday.
Paralyzed Veterans of America is scheduling pick-ups in Omaha but is limited to items only one person can carry. Make sure all items are bagged and boxed and placed by the curb, clearly marked for PVA. Schedule your pick-up at:
pvapickupservice.com
New Life Thrift (7007 S. 36th Street, Bellevue) is the thrift store benefiting the Hope Center for Kids. They are currently accepting donations based on warehouse space so be sure to call first. Visit newlifethrift.net for more info or to schedule a pick-up.
St. Patrick's Recycle Bin
Do you have items unworthy of being donated but don't want them to end up in a landfill? Holes in socks, old underwear or undergarmets, stained or torn textiles or clothes? White used uniform shirts? Don't toss them! Drop them in the St. Patrick's Recycle Bin behind the Activity Center! St. Patrick's will make $0.07 for every pound donated. Please no dumping. This bin is intended only for items that are unacceptable for community donation.
With lots of time at home, many families are cleaning house! We've been getting lots of questions about where to take donations. Many organizations are currently closed and not taking donations; however, there are a few that are still accepting donations including:
St Vincent de Paul Stores are open and taking donations
Northwest Store: 5505 N. 90th St | Mon-Sat 9a-8p, Sun 12-5p | 402-502-7837
Downtown Store: 2101 Leavenworth St | Mon-Sat: 9a-6p | 402-341-4942
Papillion Store: 807 Tara Pl | Mon-Sat 9a-6p | 402-593-4055
South Omaha Store: 5037 S. 24th St | Mon-Sat 9a-6p | 402-733-3500
Open Door Mission (Airport Location 2107 E. Locust Street) is accepting donations of all kinds. Tuesday - Thursday
930-6PM, Friday-Saturday 830-5PM. CLOSED Sunday/Monday.
Paralyzed Veterans of America is scheduling pick-ups in Omaha but is limited to items only one person can carry. Make sure all items are bagged and boxed and placed by the curb, clearly marked for PVA. Schedule your pick-up at:
pvapickupservice.com
New Life Thrift (7007 S. 36th Street, Bellevue) is the thrift store benefiting the Hope Center for Kids. They are currently accepting donations based on warehouse space so be sure to call first. Visit newlifethrift.net for more info or to schedule a pick-up.
St. Patrick's Recycle Bin
Do you have items unworthy of being donated but don't want them to end up in a landfill? Holes in socks, old underwear or undergarmets, stained or torn textiles or clothes? White used uniform shirts? Don't toss them! Drop them in the St. Patrick's Recycle Bin behind the Activity Center! St. Patrick's will make $0.07 for every pound donated. Please no dumping. This bin is intended only for items that are unacceptable for community donation.
HOW YOU CAN HELP THROUGH THE PANDEMIC
Do You Need Help or Know Someone Who Does?
Are uncertain times creating financial stress and burdens on your family? Unsure how you are going to make ends meet or where to turn? Could you use some of the food from the mobile pantry? You are not alone in your struggles. Please contact the Human Needs Committee! We have a plethora of resources from the parish and local community to help you navigate this difficult time and provide for your family. Please contact us via email humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org or contact the parish office at (402) 289-4289.
Help a Community In Need (this pantry is now open to anyone and everyone)
St. Patrick's has partnered with Bethany Lutheran and Relevant Community churches to operate the Elkhorn Mobile Pantry to take care of the families in our community without regular access to food. Many families rely on school breakfast and lunch and now these families, these families along with many more families and individuals, who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, are in need. Pantries are being provided each week with family packs (see details below) along with meat, chicken and other non-perishables.
Donate Food Drop-off family friendly food items to Bethany Lutheran (4200 N 2004th Street) anytime, Monday – Saturday between the hours of 11 am – 1 pm. Please pull around to the back of the church (North facing) where a volunteer, who is taking all necessary sanitary precautions, will take your donations directly from your vehicle. The following food items are requested at this time. Consider donating single items or buy all the items to make a complete family pack.
2 rolls of toilet paper 1 box cereal 1 box spaghetti
1 spaghetti sauce 1 peanut butter 1 jelly
1 loaf bread 1 bag chips 2 cans tuna
2 box mac n cheese 1 pack fruit cups 2 cans of veggies
1 box granola bars
Are uncertain times creating financial stress and burdens on your family? Unsure how you are going to make ends meet or where to turn? Could you use some of the food from the mobile pantry? You are not alone in your struggles. Please contact the Human Needs Committee! We have a plethora of resources from the parish and local community to help you navigate this difficult time and provide for your family. Please contact us via email humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org or contact the parish office at (402) 289-4289.
Help a Community In Need (this pantry is now open to anyone and everyone)
St. Patrick's has partnered with Bethany Lutheran and Relevant Community churches to operate the Elkhorn Mobile Pantry to take care of the families in our community without regular access to food. Many families rely on school breakfast and lunch and now these families, these families along with many more families and individuals, who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, are in need. Pantries are being provided each week with family packs (see details below) along with meat, chicken and other non-perishables.
Donate Food Drop-off family friendly food items to Bethany Lutheran (4200 N 2004th Street) anytime, Monday – Saturday between the hours of 11 am – 1 pm. Please pull around to the back of the church (North facing) where a volunteer, who is taking all necessary sanitary precautions, will take your donations directly from your vehicle. The following food items are requested at this time. Consider donating single items or buy all the items to make a complete family pack.
2 rolls of toilet paper 1 box cereal 1 box spaghetti
1 spaghetti sauce 1 peanut butter 1 jelly
1 loaf bread 1 bag chips 2 cans tuna
2 box mac n cheese 1 pack fruit cups 2 cans of veggies
1 box granola bars
Donate Funds To Help Those In Need
All funds donated directly to St. Patrick's will be used for the following:
- Support the operation of the Elkhorn Mobile Pantry with food and supplies needed
- Provide a catered meal from a local restaurant to feed clients at the Stephen Center Meal as part of the monthly Human Needs Meal
- Support parish families in need
- Financial support for parish and community organizations in their mission of serving those in need (COPE/Open Door Mission/Society of St Vincent de Paul)
You can also donate to the following organizations which are helping to provide food and financial support across the greater Omaha community.
All funds donated directly to St. Patrick's will be used for the following:
- Support the operation of the Elkhorn Mobile Pantry with food and supplies needed
- Provide a catered meal from a local restaurant to feed clients at the Stephen Center Meal as part of the monthly Human Needs Meal
- Support parish families in need
- Financial support for parish and community organizations in their mission of serving those in need (COPE/Open Door Mission/Society of St Vincent de Paul)
You can also donate to the following organizations which are helping to provide food and financial support across the greater Omaha community.
You can also donate to the following organizations which are helping to provide food and financial support across the greater Omaha community.
Omaha Fund:
https://omahafoundation.org/community/covid-19-response-fund/
Food Bank for the Heartland:
https://foodbankheartland.org/covid-19/
Omaha Fund:
https://omahafoundation.org/community/covid-19-response-fund/
Food Bank for the Heartland:
https://foodbankheartland.org/covid-19/
Do you want to plan a service project at St. Pat's? Follow this process to get started. Please note that a minimum of 30 days notice is required prior to the project start date.
Send an email to the Human Needs Committee: humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Include the Following Details:
1. What group do you represent?
2. Who is the beneficiary of the service project?
3. When will the event take place and what is the duration?
4. What are you asking for? (ie. Money, food, coats, volunteers, other)
5. What are your facility requirements?
6. What will you need in terms of support from the committee?
7. Who are the target participants for the project (ie. School, Women of St. Pat's, Boy Scouts)
Send an email to the Human Needs Committee: humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Include the Following Details:
1. What group do you represent?
2. Who is the beneficiary of the service project?
3. When will the event take place and what is the duration?
4. What are you asking for? (ie. Money, food, coats, volunteers, other)
5. What are your facility requirements?
6. What will you need in terms of support from the committee?
7. Who are the target participants for the project (ie. School, Women of St. Pat's, Boy Scouts)
The Human Needs Committee will respond to emails within 48-72 hours of receipt.
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12-Months of Giving Calendar 2019-2020
July - Honoring the Elderly August - Feeding the Hungry September - St Vincent de Paul Society October - Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn November/December - 30 Days of Giving January - Right to Life February - Shelter the Homeless March - Refugees April - Child Abuse Awareness May - Mental Health Focus June Orphans & Widows |
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Human Needs Committee Ministries - want additional information on how to get more involved? Send us an email humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org and we will put you in touch!
Boy Scouts
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
Food Pantry
Funeral Luncheon
Girl Scouts
Grounds/Yard Work
Heavenly Helpers
Knights of Columbus
Meals Ministry
Ministry of Caring
Prayer Shawls Ministry
Pro-Life Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Women of St. Patrick's - St. Teresa Service Circle
Boy Scouts
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
Food Pantry
Funeral Luncheon
Girl Scouts
Grounds/Yard Work
Heavenly Helpers
Knights of Columbus
Meals Ministry
Ministry of Caring
Prayer Shawls Ministry
Pro-Life Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Women of St. Patrick's - St. Teresa Service Circle
Can't make time to serve but want to donate? Consider making a financial contribution to support the committee:
The mission of the Human Needs committee is to inspire the parish community to live out the Gospel and act in ways that make the worlds of peace, justice and mercy integral to their daily lives. The role of the committee is to provide oversight and coordination for parish service projects. As such, the committee will establish processes, communication channels, allocate resources, and provide assistance to ministry leaders in order to work together to make a difference at St. Patrick's and in the surrounding communities.
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The St. Patrick's Community is called to be like Jesus; and as Mark wrote "for the Son of man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:35)
and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:35)
