Donating to St. Anthony's Kitchen

Good afternoon,

I just posted this info but it's 'buried" in another thread and want to be sure boardie Oncedeported sees the answer to his/her question about donating to St. Anthony's Kitchen.


Hello Oncedeported,

Thank you for stopping by St. Anthony's Kitchen We love to receive visitors and appreciate any help you can provide. Yes, there is a way you can donate funds, here is the information (assuming you're in the US, if you're in Canada let me know and I'll post that info):

Contributions can be sent to Mary Gate of Heaven Church or to the Franciscan Friars in Cincinnati - 100% of your contribution go to the Jamaican mission. NOTE: US citizens get a tax deduction.

Mail a check or credit card information to Franciscan Friars, Friar Works / Ministry & Mission, 1615 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-6492 - indicate your intention for the gift.

Credit Card - Online: www.franciscan.org - select the Donate Tab and in the comment box indicate your intention.

Credit Card - Phone: 1-513-721-4700, ext. 3218.

Thank you!
St. Anthony's Kitchen

Hello Fadder Jim! Visit was great. One little one they called huggybear was the star of the show! Lol. I am Canadian. The info would be greatly appreciated

Thanks father Jim,that's the info I was looking for,was trying to help out with the beans and Gail but that will work!

Big ups to Fadder Jim.

ya mon, jan and i had our first visit to st. anthonys kitchen this past november, we brought a few supplies, some cash and some garden seeds, we took a list of other seeds you might need to further enhance your garden that you thought you might start at the church, we have a lot of seeds to bring but also wondering if we could take Pearl or some one else grocery shopping for food supplies, i know we would really like to help in this way if we could, we are coming down march 16 for 10 days and checking to see if this is possible ?? thnx in advance blessings wayne and jan

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Originally Posted by Oncedeported

Hello Fadder Jim! Visit was great. One little one they called huggybear was the star of the show! Lol. I am Canadian. The info would be greatly appreciated

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Greetings Oncedeported!

Both Fadder Jim and myself post on behalf of St. Anthony's Kitchen. My name is Phyllis and you're most welcome for the information. That's so cute about huggybear being the star of the show!

Here is how us Canadians (I'm a Canadian too) can help:

The cost varies for sponsorship depending on the child. it is more expensive for a high school kid, for example, because of taxi costs. The cost for a high school child is USD $700 to $800 a year (at 10 months a year). That cost includes outfitting the child with uniform, shoes, book bag and some supplies. We are sponsoring currently 42 children; 18 are high school, 21 are All-Age (like elementary) and 3 are basic (kindergarten). All-Age sponsorship is about USD$600/year. Of course, one can sponsor a child for the year. Or, sponsor a child for 1/2 a year, etc. Any amount of sponsorship is very helpful.

The total projected cost of the GKTS programme for this year is USD$15,000. This does not include the cost of outfitting the child or the cost of our school operation which transports quite a few of the All-Age children. We also serve breakfast to about 50 children each morning.

To make a tax-deductible gift:

Make a check payable to Franciscan Friars, note the purpose of the gift, and send it to:

Franciscan Missionary Union
St. Michael's Retreat Centre
P.O. Box 220
Lumsden, Saskatchewan
S0G 3C0

Phone: 306-731-3316
Fax: 306-731-3807

The contact person is Fr. Michael Conaghan, ofm.

Many thanks and blessings to you!
St. Anthony's Kitchen

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Originally Posted by waynef

ya mon, jan and i had our first visit to st. anthonys kitchen this past november, we brought a few supplies, some cash and some garden seeds, we took a list of other seeds you might need to further enhance your garden that you thought you might start at the church, we have a lot of seeds to bring but also wondering if we could take Pearl or some one else grocery shopping for food supplies, i know we would really like to help in this way if we could, we are coming down march 16 for 10 days and checking to see if this is possible ?? thnx in advance blessings wayne and jan

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Hello waynef,

I will be sure that Fadder Jimaica reads this and gets back to you.

Give thanks!
St. Anthony's Kitchen
Phyllis

Dear Oncedeported, thanks for your interest in assisting with our work and making it your work. First, the Mission Office of the Franciscan in Western Canada has moved from Lumsden to Victoria, B.C. I am waiting to receive the new address and info for Canadians making gift to us through them. Will post the info as soon as I get it. The director is out of the country at the moment but did let me know he received my request. Also, you certainly are welcome to sponsor a child in part or in full but you can also make a contribution to assist in any other way you wish--to the Kitchen or just a general donation to help. Whatever works for you is fine with us. --Fadder Jim

Dear Waynef, Nice to hear from you. I'm not sure we can use the seeds as our garden project did not develop but I know of many folks who would love to get some seeds. As for taking Ms. Pearly shopping, we can arrange that. She goes to Sav every Friday morning to buy produce--and spends about JMD$15,000 (USD$150). I know that a visitor went along with her not to long ago. She seemed to enjoy it. I'll check in with her. If that doe not pan out there are other opportunities to go shopping. We buys lots of stuff every week. You are very kind to offer. --Fadder Jim

ya mon Fadder Jim , the seeds we will bring for those that want them, we would like to go with pearl and do the shopping with her, we will have to figure out the transportation but if pearl agrees it would be a highlight of our trip, friday march 21 would work for us then, if you check you could post here and i will check, blessings wayne and jan

Wife and I just returned from Negril and wanted to say that our time spent at St. Anthony's was the highlight of our trip(as it always is)...The Crew at SA work so hard to prepare and serve meals and appreciate both monetary contributions and volunteers to help serve...........Thanks to Fr. "Gem" for his efforts!

We will be down the 1st week of May and would love to help out one morning/day. I am collecting items and school supplies to bring also.
Is there a better time to come and help and drop off?

Dear Mamade11, Would love to have you join us a The Kitchen. The morning shift deals with the children. Ms. Pearl and crew arrive at the Kitchen about 5:30 a.m. The children arrive around 7:00 a.m. and come and go until around 8:00 a.m. You can show up about 6:30 and help get ready for them or show up around 7:00 to see the kids and assist (though once the breakfast is prepared getting the food to the kids is pretty simple. It's a great experience in any event. Monday morning is the best day to come if you want to work. Once the children are gone then the chopping, slicing, dicing begins--onions, garlic, carrots, yam, etc.--they do this for the week on Monday morning. By about 10:00 most of the work is done. On other mornings the work is not so vigorous. Once the stuff is on the stove there isn't much action until lunch. If you want to do the lunch shift then 11:00 to 1:00 is the busy time. Wednesdays and Fridays are the two days when we generally have the least volunteers at lunch time. So, hope this helps! --Fadder Jim

Hi Fadder Jim, in your post below you mentioned that the Mission Office of the Franciscan in Western Canada had moved to Victoria. Could you provide the full address, I seemed to have missed it in later posts. Thank you. I would like to make a donation for the upcoming school year.

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Originally Posted by St. Anthony's Kitchen

Dear Oncedeported, thanks for your interest in assisting with our work and making it your work. First, the Mission Office of the Franciscan in Western Canada has moved from Lumsden to Victoria, B.C. I am waiting to receive the new address and info for Canadians making gift to us through them. Will post the info as soon as I get it. The director is out of the country at the moment but did let me know he received my request. Also, you certainly are welcome to sponsor a child in part or in full but you can also make a contribution to assist in any other way you wish--to the Kitchen or just a general donation to help. Whatever works for you is fine with us. --Fadder Jim

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Here it is:

Canadian donors, the address in this thread above and in past notices, has been changed as the Mission Office of the Franciscans in Western Canada has moved. Send donations (they are tax deductible too) to
Franciscan Missionary Union
Attn: Br. Carlos Ona, O.F.M.
1076 Joan Cres
Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
Canada

Thanks Rob!

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Originally Posted by Rob

Here it is:

Canadian donors, the address in this thread above and in past notices, has been changed as the Mission Office of the Franciscans in Western Canada has moved. Send donations (they are tax deductible too) to
Franciscan Missionary Union
Attn: Br. Carlos Ona, O.F.M.
1076 Joan Cres
Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
Canada

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