The Human Concerns Ministry of Saint Joseph Parish provides services for many individuals and groups in need throughout the year. Activities of the ministry are generously supported by our parishioners. Projects include providing assistance and organizing frozen meals, collecting blankets, and the Christmas Giving Tree.   

Father English Center
Learn more about the Father English Center

Thanksgiving Food Drive
Collect non-perishibles 11/11 & 11/12/23
Collect non-perishable food items and frozen turkeys 11/18 & 11/19/23

Christmas Giving Tree
Tags distributed for various charities 11/18 through 12/10/23
Collection of gifts 11/18 through 12/11/23

Frozen Food Trays
Distribution & collection of food trays. These food trays are picked-up by the Father English Center, and in turn, distributed to the working poor in Paterson.
Food Tray Distribution 10/07 & 10/08/23
Food Tray Collection 10/14/23
Food Tray Distribution 04/20 & 04/21/24
Food Tray Collection 04/27/24

People's Choice Food Pantry
Food items of the month
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Blanket Drive
Collect blankets in the fall to accommodate the needy during the winter months.
10/21 through 10/29/23

Eva’s Kitchen
Parish volunteers travel to Eva’s Kitchen facility in Paterson, NJ. They prepare and serve hot meals to over 250 disadvantaged people on specified dates.
Service Dates: To Be Determined
Learn more about Eva’s Kitchen
Visit Eva's Kitchen website

Homeless Solutions
Parish volunteers serve a meal monthly at the shelter in Morris Township

Community Soup Kitchen at Redeemer Church
Parish volunteers team with St. Mark’s Church to prepare and serve hot meals and assist those in need.

Family Promise of Morris County
Parish collection of essential items  based on a “Wish List” for the homeless families of Morris County. Collection occurs annually.
September 9 & 10