Outreach
the food pantry
A former rector at St. Barnabas challenged the congregation to, “Feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and love those who have no one but you to love them.” The Food Pantry is among the ways St. Barnabas is responding to that challenge.
Located on the west side of the church’s facility on Camellia Boulevard, in a small building just steps away from the memorial bell tower, the Food Pantry is available 24/7 to provide assistance to individuals and families suffering food shortages. It’s a self-service, take-what-you-need effort, re-stocked five days a week.
A Needs List is published regularly to alert congregants to what food, personal hygiene, or cleaning supplies are needed in an effort to solicit donations that allow the panty to most efficiently meet the needs of those who use it. Volunteers are needed Tuesday-Friday and Sunday to give a half-hour or so as Pantry Manager, primarily to re-stock the pantry shelves and make sure it’s ready to serve.
For information about volunteering, email The Food Pantry volunteer coordinator, Elizabeth Hamilton, at [email protected].
Click here for the most recent Pantry News and Needs List.
Click here to send supplies for our Food Pantry directly to the church via our Amazon Wishlist.
Located on the west side of the church’s facility on Camellia Boulevard, in a small building just steps away from the memorial bell tower, the Food Pantry is available 24/7 to provide assistance to individuals and families suffering food shortages. It’s a self-service, take-what-you-need effort, re-stocked five days a week.
A Needs List is published regularly to alert congregants to what food, personal hygiene, or cleaning supplies are needed in an effort to solicit donations that allow the panty to most efficiently meet the needs of those who use it. Volunteers are needed Tuesday-Friday and Sunday to give a half-hour or so as Pantry Manager, primarily to re-stock the pantry shelves and make sure it’s ready to serve.
For information about volunteering, email The Food Pantry volunteer coordinator, Elizabeth Hamilton, at [email protected].
Click here for the most recent Pantry News and Needs List.
Click here to send supplies for our Food Pantry directly to the church via our Amazon Wishlist.
Meals on Wheels
From the Meals on Wheels of America website:
Volunteers are the backbone of Meals on Wheels programs across the country. Not only do they prepare and deliver meals to homebound seniors in their local communities, they also provide the seniors with companionship and a warm, friendly smile when they arrive at the door.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at Meals on Wheels programs, though specific openings will vary from one location to another. People of varied interests and abilities can help – whether they want to be hands-on or behind the scenes. Timing is also flexible, but most programs deliver meals before noon. For specifics about the St. Barnabas program, contact Mary Catherine Hager at [email protected].
Volunteers are the backbone of Meals on Wheels programs across the country. Not only do they prepare and deliver meals to homebound seniors in their local communities, they also provide the seniors with companionship and a warm, friendly smile when they arrive at the door.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at Meals on Wheels programs, though specific openings will vary from one location to another. People of varied interests and abilities can help – whether they want to be hands-on or behind the scenes. Timing is also flexible, but most programs deliver meals before noon. For specifics about the St. Barnabas program, contact Mary Catherine Hager at [email protected].
prayerful stitches
The Prayerful Stitches Ministry has lap quilts available for anyone who may be homebound, ill, is going through a rough time, or just needs a pick-me-up.
To request a lap quilt for someone, fill out a card in the black box located on the entry table in the Narthex, put it back in the box, and the Prayerful Stitches Ministry will fill the request.
For more information, or opportunities to get involved, contact Julie LaFleur, [email protected] or call 337-412-9207.
To request a lap quilt for someone, fill out a card in the black box located on the entry table in the Narthex, put it back in the box, and the Prayerful Stitches Ministry will fill the request.
For more information, or opportunities to get involved, contact Julie LaFleur, [email protected] or call 337-412-9207.
Nursing home bingo
St. Barnabas members have been volunteering for bingo at nursing homes in Lafayette for the past 25 years, at least. Nursing Home Bingo is one of our longest lasting outreach programs.
It requires only a one-hour commitment and is very enjoyable for both the nursing home residents and the volunteers.
Our main duty is to assist nursing home residents with playing bingo cards and distribution of prizes. We laugh together and everyone leaves with a smile on their faces.
Come and join us in serving this very special population of our community. Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Nursing Home Bingo happens on the 3rd Saturday of each month (10:00a-11:00a) at Lady of the Oaks Nursing Home at 1005 Eraste Landry Rd. in Lafayette, LA.
Conatct Julie Lafleur with any questions you may have, at [email protected] or 337-412-9207.
It requires only a one-hour commitment and is very enjoyable for both the nursing home residents and the volunteers.
Our main duty is to assist nursing home residents with playing bingo cards and distribution of prizes. We laugh together and everyone leaves with a smile on their faces.
Come and join us in serving this very special population of our community. Children are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Nursing Home Bingo happens on the 3rd Saturday of each month (10:00a-11:00a) at Lady of the Oaks Nursing Home at 1005 Eraste Landry Rd. in Lafayette, LA.
Conatct Julie Lafleur with any questions you may have, at [email protected] or 337-412-9207.
Beacon community connections
Beacon Community Connections is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on building community by making connections. Our mission is to empower anyone in need through connections, collaboration, and advocacy for individual wellness and community quality of life.
We live this mission by delivering exceptional social care to under-resourced individuals and families. Our programs include an opiate overdose response program, a youth suicide prevention program, partnerships with healthcare facilities to serve under-resourced patients, a prisoner reentry initiative, and a criminal justice diversion initiative for those with a mental illness.
Your brown envelope donation goes directly to our Navigation Fund. This fund provides direct small financial assistance to clients with a one-time immediate need when no other community resource exists. These funds are often life-changing. For example, an identification card ($18) allows someone to rent an apartment or a $40 gas card allows someone to start a new job with stable transportation.
Beacon is partnering with St. Barnabas to develop a program combatting loneliness and providing community for our clients who just need someone to talk to. If you are interested in this project, please talk to Jennifer Bolling (337-501-9670), Mark Evans (256-679-2700), or Hadley Fuller (337-446-0427) about how YOU can get involved.
We live this mission by delivering exceptional social care to under-resourced individuals and families. Our programs include an opiate overdose response program, a youth suicide prevention program, partnerships with healthcare facilities to serve under-resourced patients, a prisoner reentry initiative, and a criminal justice diversion initiative for those with a mental illness.
Your brown envelope donation goes directly to our Navigation Fund. This fund provides direct small financial assistance to clients with a one-time immediate need when no other community resource exists. These funds are often life-changing. For example, an identification card ($18) allows someone to rent an apartment or a $40 gas card allows someone to start a new job with stable transportation.
Beacon is partnering with St. Barnabas to develop a program combatting loneliness and providing community for our clients who just need someone to talk to. If you are interested in this project, please talk to Jennifer Bolling (337-501-9670), Mark Evans (256-679-2700), or Hadley Fuller (337-446-0427) about how YOU can get involved.
healing House - hope for grieving children
The mission of Healing House is to provide support and education for grieving children, their caregivers, and the Acadiana community at large. It is a non-profit agency helping children ages 4 – 17 who are anticipating or have experienced the death of a family member or other important person in their lives. We provide a welcoming and comfortable group atmosphere where children can express their thoughts and feelings – and they can do so in the company of other children who are going through the same difficult experiences. We believe that sharing their stories, feelings and memories can be a powerful way to help grieving children heal.
There is currently an exciting way to support Healing House! Check out their website for more information on their Martini Tour fundraising campaign and event!
Please visit www.healing-house.org for more information on their work and for opportunities to support.
There is currently an exciting way to support Healing House! Check out their website for more information on their Martini Tour fundraising campaign and event!
Please visit www.healing-house.org for more information on their work and for opportunities to support.
The Inn
The Inn is an Outreach Ministry to our siblings in Christ who take temporary shelter at a local motel. Janet Pecot and Jim Meeker have maintained a consistent presence at The Inn and offer the St. Barnabas faithful an opportunity to assist and enhance this ministry with a variety of service opportunities, including but not limited to: financial support, creative input, grocery delivery, case navigation assistance, transportation assistance, etc. As St. Paul tells us: “there are many gifts, but the same spirit.” In person, or behind the scenes, all parishioners can serve. Your creativity is welcome!
Click here to watch a local news station's interview with some of those staying at the local motel.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Janet by email or at 734-891-2600.
Click here to watch a local news station's interview with some of those staying at the local motel.
Questions? Please feel free to contact Janet by email or at 734-891-2600.