St. Paul of the Cross Monastery

Food Bank

Updated January 10, 2003

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        From the beginning of the Passionists in Pittsburgh back in the 1850s the Monastery has sought to help the poor in their neighborhood. Homeless men were welcomed and fed - a forerunner to the Monastery's present-day Food Bank.
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        Now, the Food Bank is completely staffed by volunteers. The Monastery's maintenance supervisor and housekeeper assist them on Thursday mornings by picking up a weekly supply of donated food. Volunteer managers Frank and Marie O'Reilly of Baldwin borough handle food purchases, donations and other administrative chores. A core of 8-10 loyal volunteers is on hand each Friday morning to hand out the food.
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        Fred Martelli is one of these dedicated volunteers who gives his time to St. Paul's Food Bank. Frank was recently honored for his volunteer work at our Food Bank at a luncheon at Station Square sponsored by Allegheny County's Retired and senior Volunteer Program. Our congratulations to Frank, and to all of our Food Bank volunteers who continues Christ's work of reaching out to those in need.

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