Community Outreach A Ministry of St. Madeleine Catholic Church

23678 NW 184th Road, High Springs, FL 32643

Phone: 386.454.1000 | Fax: 386.454.1000

For Outreach Info, Email: smco@windstream.net

It is OUR VISION to come together with churches, agencies, and members within the Communities of High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, Fort White, LaCrosse, Alachua & Gilchrist County in a community-wide ministry. Our goal is that this synergy of community and action will offer to those in need long-term permanent solutions by not only supplying the fish; but, the tools to fish as well.We have yearly food, paper good, toiletry & cleaning product drives sponsored by local clubs, organizations, churches, and members of the community. It is also possible to sponsor a drive on behalf or in remembrance of a loved one. We can post your drive information including drop-off locations.For more information on starting a collection drive to be the Hands & Feet of Christ helping those in need please call Belle Diefenderfer @ 386.454.1000 or email: smco@windstream.net.

Christian Ministers Meeting

7-17-24 Upon hearing about the Community Outreach Program, local Christian pastors met to see if they could assist this charitable undertaking.
Discussion: Community Outreach strives to put our love and faith into action by serving those in need with help of food regardless of religion affiliation, race or creed. We are the Hands & Feet of Christ, the Servant and welcome everyone in the community to join us in this effort. OUR VISION is to come together with churches, agencies, and members within the Communities of High Springs, Alachua, Newberry, Fort White, LaCrosse, Alachua & Gilchrist County in a community-wide ministry. Our goal is that this synergy of community and action will offer to those in need long-term permanent solutions by not only supplying the fish; but, the tools to fish as well. The food program is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We provide emergency food for 3 days. Basic foods provided are canned vegetables and fruit, rice, pasta, beans, cereal, tuna, soup, Bakery items when available and canned or powdered milk, when available. During the month of September, clients sign up for the Thanksgiving dinner program. To qualify for this program the family must be a registered client by June 1st. With the help of area churches and donations from this community, we give baskets to families, that otherwise would not be able to celebrate this day. Last year, with your help over 250 families gathered around their tables and were able to celebrate and share Thanksgiving dinner together. To qualify for the Christmas dinner program a family must be a registered client by June 1st. Members in our surrounding neighborhoods and communities join together in this Christmas season. Places such as local libraries, banks, churches and businesses donate food for a Christmas dinner of Turkey with side dishes. Because of your Compassion for the less fortunate, over 300 families in our local area will enjoy a wonderful meal on Christmas day. We collect toiletries: bath soap (bar or liquid), shampoo and/or conditioner, deodorant, mouthwash, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Today's Participents
Linda Rioiere Spring Hill Methodist Janie Richardson,Pastor Spring Hill Methodist Lawrence Haley High Spring Vision Tabernacle Adam Jay Deeper Purpose Community Chirch Jacob Newton High Springs Church of God Clint Cottrell First Presbyterian Church - High Springs Henry Zmuda St Madeleine - High Springs Pat Caudle St Madeleine Michael Friel St. Madeleine Robert Denoncour St.Madeleine Dick Williams St Madeleine Belquis Diefenderfer Community Outreach, director Sebastian George St. Madeleine