We will be distributing backpacks after each Mass on 2/8-2/9. Please take an empty backpack and return it filled with personal hygiene supplies for distribution to the homeless and impoverished. PLEASE RETURN THESE BACKPACKS or those in need get nothing
JANUARY 2025
Our distributions were:
43 backpacks filled with hygiene products for Mercy Peddlers
3.5 carloads of clothing, tents and sleeping bags for WWJD
3 carloads of clothing, tents, blankets, supplies to Missionary of Charity Sisters
1 truckload clothing, blankets, supplies to Greater Harvest Church, North Highlands
1 carload of pillows, kitchen supplies to World Relief
2 wheelchairs to St Annes parish
1 recliner, 3 sleeping bags, 2 air beds to needy family in Sacramento
12 truckloads of clothing, toys, household items to Ukranian refugees
1 carload of kitchen supplies to woman that just got into permanent housing
3 truckloads and trailer of clothing to Mexico
2 truckloads of clothing, shoes and shelter items to victims of LA fires
TOTAL ...14.5 carloads, 18 truckloads
Meals
150 dinners, 180 lunches for Auburn Gathering Inn
240 lunches for St Vincent De Paul
1430 meals to 3 alternative high schools
TOTAL .. 2000 meals, 1110 snacks
DECEMBER 2024
Our collection for December was for the ornaments on the trees to help 235 families that registered with us along with the other churches and organizations we support. Check out the "Holidays At St Clares" tab for more details.
Other distributions were:
5 carloads of clothing, blankets, tennis shoes, socks, sleeping bags and tents to the Missionary of Charity Sisters in Sacramento
3 carloads of clothing and toys to Wellspring Women’s Center in Oak Park
2 carloads of ice chests, shoes, clothing and blankets to John E.’s river camp
2.5 carloads of clothing, blankets, shoes, sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and socks to WWJD in Roseville
1 truckload of clothing, sleeping bags, tents, shoes and blankets to Showers by Touchstone in Sacramento
9 pillows, 3 sets of silverware and some dishes to World Relief Sacramento
1 BIG kids kitchen to Pacific Autism Learning Service (P.A.L.S.) in Roseville
100+ toys to LIFRA (Life From the Ashes) In Roseville
1 carload of food to Church of Prophecy in Oliverhurst
4 truckloads of clothing, kitchen items, 500 pair of socks and shoes to Ukrainian refugees in No. Highlands
250 pair of socks to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit for homeless Vets
250 pair of socks to Insight Housing for homeless Vets
700+ toys to the Ukrainian refugees in No. Highlands
1 carload of new toys to Lion Roar Ministry
6 truckloads of furniture to the Ukrainian refugees in No. Highlands Total…..13 truckloads and 17 carloads.
Meals this month:
70 Dinners to the Gathering Inn, Roseville
180 lunches to the Gathering Inn, Roseville
240 lunches to the STVDP Kitchen in Roseville
340 dinners to the Gathering Inn, Auburn
218 dinners given out at our Christmas Distribution
1650 meals to the 3 Alternative High Schools in Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln. Total Meals…2,695