As thousands of families across Northeast Ohio face sudden food insecurity following federal cuts to SNAP benefits, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is providing additional food resources to meet the urgent need.
Thanks to the generous support of the Humble Heart Gentle Soul Foundation, Catholic Charities will provide additional food resources to help families bridge the gap during this crisis. Across the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland, more than 360,000 individuals have been directly impacted by the reduction in benefits, many of them turning to Catholic Charities for the first time.
“We are seeing families who have never needed help before,” said Jim Mullen, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland. “Thanks to the partnership with Humble Heart Gentle Soul Foundation, we can respond quickly to ensure that no one faces hunger alone. But we need the community’s help to sustain this effort.”
Catholic Charities regional sites, family centers and emergency assistance service sites are ramping up to help those in need. Resources are limited, and community support is essential to continue meeting the growing demand.
Those in need of additional food assistance can visit or contact any of the sites listed below for more information.
- Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center, 1736 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Phone: 216-781-8262
- Catholic Charities Ashland County, 34 West 2nd St., Ashland, Phone: 419-289-1903
- Catholic Charities Geauga County, 602 South St., Chardon, Phone: 440-285-3537
- Catholic Charities Lake County, 8 North State St., Suite 455, Painesville, Phone: 440-352-6191
- Catholic Charities Lorain County, 41315 N. Ridge Road, Elyria, Phone: 440-366-1106
- Catholic Charities Medina County, 4210 N. Jefferson St., Medina, Phone: 330-723-9615
- Catholic Charities Summit County, 812 Biruta St., Akron, Phone: 330-762-2961
- Catholic Charities Wayne County, 521 Beall Ave., Wooster, Phone: 330-262-7836
- Fatima Family Center, 6600 Lexington Ave., Cleveland, Phone: 216-391-0505
- Good Shepherd Family Center, 140 Richmond Road, Euclid, Phone: 216-289-0770
- St. Augustine Hunger Center, 1400 Howard Ave., Cleveland, Phone: 216-415-5101
- St. Elizabeth Center, 2726 Caroline Ave., Lorain, Phone: 440-242-0056
- St. Martin de Porres Family Center, 1264 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, Phone: 216-268-3909
Catholic Charities invites individuals, corporations and faith communities to step up and join this effort. Every dollar makes a difference in ensuring our neighbors have enough to eat.
Make a donation today to help provide emergency food assistance across Northeast Ohio.
About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
As one of Northeast Ohio’s largest health and human service nonprofit organizations, Catholic Charities provides help and creates hope for people of every race and religion across eight counties: Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne. All services are rooted in the belief that every person is made in God’s image. The programs help individuals and families — especially those living in poverty — reach their full potential. To learn more, click here.