The OLA Food Pantry is stocked with canned goods which have been donated by parishioners. It is a means of having supplies on hand for parishioners who need food assistance. CHOW Referrals are also made from the Parish Office for non-parishioners. Thanksgiving Food Baskets are prepared by members of the parish. The food supplies consisting of canned goods, packaged foods and frozen turkeys are donated by parishioners.
Some people prefer to donate money to purchase needed supplies.
Catholic Charities has the names of families who are requesting Thanksgiving Baskets and we usually fill about 50, or so, requests. The Giving Tree is set up in time for the beginning of Advent. The tree is covered with tags for clothing items needed for Christmas. Personal Hygiene Products are sent to St. Ambrose Food Pantry. The OLA Human Development Committee on behalf of Our Lady of Angels Parish supplies the basic items of soap, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, feminine products, and toothbrushes.