The Paterson Federation Knights of Columbus has teamed up with Catholic Charities to tackle the issue of reusable bags for food pantries.
By leveraging Catholic Charities' purchasing power, we now have access to affordable reusable bags that you or your KofC Council can buy and donate to your local food pantry. These bags are fully compliant with NJ law and are available for only $1 for a pack of three.
Aside from food pantry use, your council can also purchase these bags for resale or as a donation to your members or parish. When you organize food drives for your local food pantry or for Catholic Charities, you can distribute the bags to parishioners a week before the drive so they can fill them with food and return them to you. The possibilities for using these bags are endless.
Not only will you be performing a good deed for your local food pantry, but you will also be benefiting Catholic Charities. For every three bags you buy, the cost of two bags is covered for Catholic Charities. Therefore, you will be doing a good deed for your local community while also helping those who are served by Catholic Charities.
To purchase the bags, simply purchase with credit card below; or contact me (Mike Calabrese: Cell: 973-219-7312 - email: [email protected]) to arrange for delivery. Please make your checks payable to: Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson: Mailing Address: Catholic Charities - 777 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013. The bags can be scheduled to be picked up at any of the 3 food pantry locations around the diocese.
The need for assistance is greater now than ever before. Please consider this small gesture that will aid your council, parish, local community, and the Diocese of Paterson as a whole. Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,.
Michael Calabrese, DD
Catholic Charities Volunteer and Board Member