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Our latest newsletter is now available. Just go to the News & Events tab above, click Newsletters and select March 2026. If you'd like to receive a copy in the mail, send us a message with your address and we'll add you to the mailing list.

Click the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to select the date(s) and slot(s) you want to help us serve the hungry.

The latest issue of our newsletter can be found under the Newsletters tab in the News & Events drop-down at the top of out home page.

Click on the SignUpGenius button above if you want to help us serve in February. The slots fill up quickly, so don't delay. Thank you for your support of our mission!

Men’s white undershirts, sizes L, XL, XXL Men’s boxer briefs, sizes M, L, XL Women’s Underwear, size 6/M & size7/L Travel size (2-3 oz) toothpaste, shampoo & lotion You can drop your donations off between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the volunteer entrance to our building in the alley parallel to Preston St. , between College and Jacob streets.

To see the latest issue of our newsletter, go to the News & Events tab at the top of the website, click through Newsletters to the September 2025 issue.

Our latest newsletter can be accessed by going to the News & Events tab on the Menu bar, selecting Newsletters from the drop-down, and clicking on June 2025. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive a printed copy, go to the Contact Us button and fill out your information in the message section.

Click the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to see the available slots for you to select.

Click the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to see all the slots available through May.

To see the latest issue of our newsletter, go to the News & Events tab at the top of the page , click Newsletters, then select March 2025.

Click the Volunteer with SignUpGenius button above to sign up for helping serve our daily meal.

Here is Dawn Gee's interview with Chuck Mattingly that appeared yesterday on WAVE TV, with Chuck talking about our annual Christmas Giveaway and our ongoing need for volunteers and financial support. Thank you, Dawn, for shining a light on our mission and for your support through the years.

Go to the News & Events tab to read our latest newsletter.

Here are items that our volunteers have identified as being in high demand by our guests and which we attempt to provide on an ongoing basis- New or gently used Backpacks Gently used Belts Hand Warmers All sizes of new Men’s Briefs or Boxer Briefs Underwear All sizes of new Men’s Undershirts All sizes of new Ladies Underwear Toiletries – Travel Size and Large Size deodorant, bar soap, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toothbrushes, small toothpaste, shaving cream, men’s double or triple blade disposable razors, sun screen, and disposable ponchos Items should be delivered on Thursdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon to our location at 748 S Preston St. (parking available off the alley behind the building between College and Jacob Streets. Thank you for your support of our mission!

The Board of the Franciscan Kitchen is searching for an Executive Director, a dynamic visionary leader to promote the Franciscan vision of care for the hungry in our community. For more information and to apply for the job see the following: https://ashleyrountree.recruitpro.com/jobs/295508-41699.html

Click on the Volunteer with SignUpGenius tab above to sign up for our December volunteer schedule.

To read the latest issue of our newsletter, go to the News & Events drop-down tab at the top of the page and click on Newsletter.