Outreach Ministry

“Christians know how to give. Their lives are filled with generous acts – often hidden – towards their neighbor.”

-Pope Francis, in a Tweet, 8/25/14

The St. Clement’s Outreach Ministry Mission:

The Outreach Ministry provides a variety of parish programs that provides emergency financial assistance and support to those in our community who are homeless or struggling through tough times. Assistance is given toward emergency needs, such as food. We also maintain a small emergency food pantry.  If you wish to volunteer to help with the many services that the Outreach Ministry provides, please contact the Outreach office at 581-9805, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page.

The St. Clement’s Outreach Soup Kitchen:

Enjoy a lovely afternoon of food and fellowship. Our meals are more “church potluck supper” than soup kitchen. Whether behind the scenes in the kitchen, or out front in the dining room, you will be sharing the love of Christ with other St. Clement’s parishioners and our soup kitchen friends. Teens 14 & older are welcome to volunteer with a parent.  The Meals are served the first and second Sundays of the month at New England Presbyterian Church, 24 Circular Street, across from Batcheller mansion.  Volunteer by clicking below.  Note that clicking on each “Available job” will call up a detailed description of that job.

Snacpack Program

St. Clement’s also supports the Snacpack ministry.  This community outreach helps the chronically underfed youth of the Saratoga area.  For more information go to their website.

 Outreach Ministry Food Pantry & SnacPac Needs:

peanut butter – mac & cheese – canned beef ravioli – protein bars – chunky soup – diapers size 4, 5, 6 – baby wipes – toilet paper – rice & noodle mixes – cereal – canned corn – canned peas – baked beans – pasta sauce – pasta

Current Volunteer Opportunities for individuals and families in the Food Pantry Program:
Weekly – Monthly – Quarterly –Or only one time!  You decide.

Pick-Up/Delivery
*Hannaford  – Weibel Ave – Sunday mornings
*Fresh Market –Excelsior Ave – Saturday or Sunday mornings
*Dollar Tree – Ballston Ave – Flexible Days – Truck, SUV, or  Minivan needed
Food Bank – Latham or South Glens Falls – Monday mornings – Truck, SUV, or Minivan needed

SNACPack – Weekend food for kids
*Parish Center – Fill Backpacks of food – Thursday evenings

Food Pantry
Cleaner/Organizer – Monday mornings
Server – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday mornings

Soup Kitchen
Coordinator – Sunday afternoons – Supervise setup, service, and cleanup
*Food Donor – Sunday afternoons – Prepare and deliver food
**Server – Sunday afternoons – Setup, serve, and cleanup

 Administrative
Schedule Manager – 2 hours per week – Flexible Days -Maintain volunteer online schedule and database
*Open to families with school age children & teens
**Open to teens 14+

To inquire about Outreach Programs, please drop us a line:

Elizabeth Ministry

This parish program supports women during special times of motherhood. It is designed to affirm, support, encourage and celebrate their commitment to the dignity and worth of a child’s life.  The Elizabeth Ministry provides “Baby Baskets” to mothers in in need and assist in the purchase of furniture or equipment needed for a newborn child.

For more information email Lisa Kent.