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CATHEDRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
264 East Onondaga Street
Syracuse, N Y 13202
(315)424-1876 FAX (315)299-7098
HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food Pantry - Monday thru Thursday 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Temmporarily closed first week of each month
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Cathedral Emergency Services is a downtown pantry serving those within a specific geographic area.
Following Christ's example, we strive to serve those in need with a consistent and respectful approach. We welcome all with non-judgemental and positive attitudes.
We advocate for our clients and help them to utilize other agencies and social services.
As the Gospel teaches, we encounter Christ in the act of ministering to others.
"I was hungry, and you gave me food;
I was thirsty, and you gave me drink;
I was a stranger, and you welcomed me."
Matthew 25:35
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WHAT WE DO
FOOD PANTRY
Last year we served over 4,500 families and 8,000 individuals.
One of our grocery bags provides 3 meals per day for 3 days.
Our food pantry provided for over 140,000 meals last year.
Families and individuals are eligible to receive food every (30) days.
CLOTHING
When available we pass out warm clothing to the needy of our community.
REFERRAL SERVICES
CES is blessed with two Basic Needs workers from Catholic Charities who refer all clients to the necessary agencies for help. Many times they help the individuals and families on our premises.
BREAD & DOUGHNUTS
After 1:30 P.M. each day, free bread and doughnuts are distributed to those in need.
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CATHEDRAL'S OXFORD INN BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Every Wednesday we serve approximately 70 men and women a hot nutritional breakfast put on by over 20 volunteers. This program was started over 20 years ago by individuals and the Daughters of Charity.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
We can only continue this level of service to adults and children if we receive donations from private and public organizations and/or individuals.
Donations of food, money, clothing, personal items, diapers, and baby formula enables us to continue servicing others and helping those in need.
Please send or bring your donations to our center at 264 East Onondaga Street or drop them at the Cathedral during regular office hours or during any of the listed Mass times.
OUR DEVOTED STAFF
Eloise
Elaine
Mary
Mary Jane
Peter Parillo Jr. , Director
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