Despite going through a Pandemic, we have been able to meet our goal, which was that no one would go hungry during this difficult time.  This was possible through the generosity of St. Joseph  parishioners and the wonderful group of volunteers who have been working hard for our neighbors in need. Without a doubt, life after Covid-19 will never be the same. The Outreach Center  has been able to keep the doors open throughout these hard nine months. We have been able to give some economic and emotional relief to many families, and anyone who knocks on our door. We also provided for families from Copiague  who lost their Church due to a fire and needed our help. 
 
Throughout 2020 we have helped more than 135 families in programs like Back to School and Thanksgiving without counting on the services that are offered regularly such as helping the homeless community. At this moment we are getting ready for Christmas programs, for example, the Angel Brigade, Giving Tree, Christmas food distribution, and also a hundred Christmas meals donated by Lily Flanagan’s Pub.  
 
This year also brought good things, like the joy of finally having our long-awaited ramp, generously donated to us, in order to offer better service to our disabled clients as well as facilitate the work of our team of volunteers. 
  
Thanks to the blessing of working closely with Saint Vincent De Paul, we have been able to meet the challenges that this year brought us. We were able to bring food to the homes of families infected with the virus and to clients who could not leave their houses because they were high risk. After December 23rd we can successfully close the programs for 2020, and initiate new procedures for 2021! God Bless All who have help these in need this year!

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year  

 Here's how we can work together this Christmas Season to give HOPE to our neighbors:

1. Commit to praying at least One Hail Mary every day for someone who feels hopeless.

2. Collect New or Gently worn Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves, and Hand Warmers which Outreach will distribute to the Homeless and Families in Need

3. Adopt  a Family by taking a leaf from one of the Giving Trees in the CHURCH or HALL

4. Donate Store Gift Cards to Outreach so a family can have the dignity of shopping for themselves this Christmas Season.
5. Love your family and let them know it!
Many of us feel HOPELESS in this unprecedented COVID world we are now in. Talk about your feelings with your family and friends.
SHARE THE HOPE OF YOUR FAITH WITH OTHERS.
 

Thrift Shop’s news.

Once again we turn to your kindness so that we can finish fixing the Thrift Shop. As you know last year the Thrift Shop was flooded, and we suffered extensive damage. The floors and walls of three rooms on the first level and four of the basement rooms needed repair; in addition, we had to use a company to clean the asbestos and the mold. Although insurance covered the high costs for those repairs we were still paying the deductible of $5.000. Also, we lost a lot of the donations from different seasons that we stored in the basement because the bins were on the floor.
It is for this reason we are trying to prevent the same situation from happening again, we thought of putting the donations in-store bins on shelves that keep them at a safe height from the floor that will protect donations in case of other floods, as well making donations more accessible and safe for our volunteers.
Here is where we turn to your generosity once again, for this project we would need at least twenty metal shelves which cost is $140 each, to a high cost for us to cover it without your help. Therefore if you would like to give us a hand with this project you could send your donations to St. Joseph Outreach/memo, Thrift Shop’s shelves.

Thank you in advance!

Outreach Center 

We are back to our normal operation hours

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
From 9: 30am to 1:30 pm

If you have any question or need assistance,
please call us at 631 6690068 ext. 202-203
or you can also send an e-mail to:
svillalobos@stjbabylon.org
Hablamos español.

Thrift  Shop

  Due to the Covid-19 the Thrift Shop will remain closed until further notice, 
so please do not leave any donations on the Thrift Shop's entrance.
For health reasons, any item left on the steps will be disposed of.

Thank you for your cooperation

Those in need of services can come by the food pantry entrance, use the intercom next to the door, tell us your name and tell us how we can assist you,  then please wait for us downstairs next to the table.  

 Bags of food have been prepared. A volunteer will be ready to bring food to you.  

MASKS MUST BE WORN!

As of March 20, 2020. Our Social Ministry has
limited services available. 

Thank you for your patience as we all try to do our
best during these trying times.

"Wherever there are people in need of food and drink, clothing, housing, medicine, employment, education; wherever people lack the facilities necessary for living a truly human life or are tormented by hardship or poor health, or suffer exile or imprisonment, there Christian charity should seek them out and find them, console them with eager care and relieve them with the gift of help”

Documents of Vatican II
Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity

   Outreach & Food Pantry:
 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 a.m to 1:30 pm.
Other times by appointment. 

 Contact us at (631) 669-4544 or (631) 669-0068 x 202 203

 We are located in the Outreach Center building. The staff and volunteers offer immediate help to
people in need of:

• Food

• Economic assistance

• Basic needs of living

• Medical equipment such as walkers, canes, etc.

• Short-term counseling

• Crisis intervention

• Advocacy and referral

• Immigration referrals. ​​​​​​​

In partnership with St. Vincent De Paul, the Food Pantry offers emergency food to families and individuals who are struggling financially.  Persons in need may call for an appointment or just stop by the Outreach office.  During the initial meeting, evaluation and assessment are made, and follow-through is provided by the staff.
If you, a friend, or a neighbor have an immediate need and are not sure where to
turn, please call at the numbers above


Thrift Shop -- CLOSED AT THIS TIME DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS 

The Thrift Shop sells gently used clothing, household items, baby items, books, toys, jewelry, etc at reduced prices.  All proceeds go to Parish Outreach and are used to provide help to families in need.  The Thrift Shop is located in the convent and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.  Donations are gratefully accepted.