by Sr. Veronica Schueler, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Portland
As more people are laid off and as others lose their SNAP benefits, our food pantries are being emptied. There is a critical shortage of food for those who cannot afford to buy it. Please consider making a financial or grocery donation to our Catholic organizations: Catholic Community Services of Lane County (https://www.ccslc.org/), El Programa Hispano Catolico ([email protected], 503-405-5100) and Catholic Charities of Oregon (https://www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org/services/food-pantries/). Also remember the St. Vincent de Paul Society and your parish food pantry. Check ahead of time to see what donations they can accept.