Franciscan Charities receives grant from The Hyde and Watson Foundation
A generous grant from The Hyde and Watson Foundation allowed us to make much needed improvements at the soup kitchen, including a nicely paved walk up to the stairs, a beautiful slate-tread stairwell,...
View Article5th Annual Charity Golf Outing – SAVE THE DATE
On Monday, September 28, 2015, we will host the 5th Annual Franciscan Charities Golf Outing at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange, New Jersey. We are excited to be hosting at this venue again...
View Article5th Annual Charity Golf Outing is a Huge Success!
On Monday, September 28th, over one hundred generous sponsors, supporters, and volunteers took part in our 5th Annual Charity Golf Outing held at Essex County Country Club. The day — which included a...
View ArticleFranciscan Enterprises partners with the Clean Water Fund
The newest project from the partnership between Franciscan Enterprises and the Clean Water Fund includes a kiosk, fence, and gate at a community garden in Newark. Rainwater will be collected in basins...
View ArticleBaby, It’s Cold Outside!
Franciscan Charities is gearing up for our annual coat drive and we need your support to make it a success. Last year we distributed over 800 coats and winter accessories to children and adults. Your...
View ArticleSupport our Toy Drive! Make a Child Smile! Donate Today!
Our Annual Toy Drive is quickly approaching! Last year, over 800 children of all ages waited on line to select a brand new toy with the help of our volunteer elves. Many times, this is the only gift...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights work at Soup Kitchen
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey recently brought representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a visit to Franciscan Kitchens (also known as St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen). They caught...
View ArticleQ & A with Chef Ronney Jacob
Our very own Chef Ronney Jacob is an example of a true success story. We recently sat down with Chef Ronney for a Q & A to learn about his journey from soup kitchen client to becoming a soup...
View ArticleDivine Mercy Sunday Celebration
The New Jersey Center of Divine Mercy 11th Bi-Lingual Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration St. Rocco’s Church 212 Hunterdon Street, Newark, NJ 07103 Sunday, April 3rd 2016 at 10:30am Event Schedule: 9:00am...
View ArticleClient Spotlight: James Jones
Hi, James! When did you first start coming to the soup kitchen? Six years ago How has Franciscan Charities been able to help you? Franciscan Charities helped me the moment I walked in the soup kitchen...
View ArticleBusiness Supporter Spotlight: Jerry Rose Floral and Event Design
Franciscan Charities has been blessed over the years with the support of many local businesses. This week, we’d like to focus on Jerry Rose Floral and Event Design, a business that has continued to...
View ArticleBusiness Supporter Spotlight: The Beautylounge
Illyne Ganley, owner of the Beautylounge in Summit, has been a dedicated supporter of Franciscan Charities since 2008. Illyne became acquainted with the charity after meeting Gina Ricciardi, whom...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: The G.I.F.T. Program at the Summit Farmer’s Market
Franciscan Charities has been involved with the G.I.F.T. Program since 2012. Bob Conway—owner of Brownie Points bakery in Summit and Board Member of Summit Downtown, Inc., the organization that...
View ArticleSoup Kitchen receives grant from The Hyde & Watson Foundation
Franciscan Charities is happy to announce the receipt of a $9,000 grant from The Hyde and Watson Foundation of Warren, NJ. The funds will be used to improve the soup kitchen’s security system and...
View ArticleBusiness Supporter Spotlight — Brownie Points
Brownie Points in Summit has been supporting St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen with delicious donations of bakery items for the past seven years. These treats are a favorite among our soup kitchen clients and...
View ArticleA Special Guy, A Special Birthday, and A Very Special Gift
Michael Ricciardi, a long-time supporter of Franciscan Charities, recently celebrated his 60th birthday and, because he requested no gifts, his friends and family surprised him with donations to the...
View ArticleSave the Date! FC’s 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Franciscan Charities 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing is coming soon! When: Monday, September 19, 2016 Where: Essex County Country Club, West Orange, NJ Event Times: Registration and Continental...
View ArticleTeen Volunteer Brings Innovative Solution for Girls to Soup Kitchen
This July, our Soup Kitchen welcomed back long-time volunteer Olivia, a rising senior at Verona High School. Olivia has been coming to the kitchen for many years, volunteering for a variety of our...
View ArticleSummer Program Success for Newark’s Kids
This year our Children’s Summer Program was staffed a little differently and, with the program officially ending for the season tomorrow, we’d like to highlight the success of our talented staff of...
View ArticleQ & A with Ana Hazard, Director of the Healing Ministry of Divine Mercy
This month’s blog feature is a very special woman — Ana Hazard, the Director of the Healing Ministry of Divine Mercy. Ana joined us for a heartfelt Q & A regarding her introduction to Brother Paul...
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