Due to pandemic-related unemployment, the Tucson metro area is experiencing a tremendous need for food.  We have a lot of hungry people, and they deserve our help.  As Jesus reminds us in the Scriptures “ what you do for the least among you, you do for me.”  Now is the time for those whose financial situation has not been greatly impacted by the pandemic to come together to feed the hungry Christ in our midst.
 
Catholic Community Services and the Diocese of Tucson is partnering with seven Tucson area parishes for a critical food drive next week, Monday May 11 ^th through Saturday May 16 ^th.  Non-perishable food items will be dropped off at the church.  Those receiving the food donations will be using gloves and masks and donors will not be permitted to exit their cars. Please note that different parishes throughout the Diocese of Tucson will be open on different days of the week and only during the morning hours (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 A.M.). 
 
Those unable to purchase food or drop it off may make an on-line donation to Catholic Community Services at www.ccs-soaz.org and others will do the shopping and deliver for you! 
 
The need is critical and we are asked to respond generously.  And please remember, it is Christ we are serving.