Social Action Ministries
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Contact Us
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Kurt Johnsonkjohnsonsfsherwood.orgBusiness Manager/Social Action Coordinator
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Fr. Amal Irudayarajframalsfsherwood.orgPastor
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About St. Francis Social Action:
Our mission is to provide outreach and advocacy in our parish and our community that mirrors our belief in the dignity and worth of every person.
Through our outreach, we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued, treated respectfully and included in a supportive community.
Our purpose is to express our love and service to Jesus by being compassionate and responsive to the needs of others. We are connected to the Archdiocese of Portland's Office of Life, Justice and Peace and center our programs around the 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching:1. Life and Dignity of the human person
2. Call to family, community and participation
3. Solidarity
4. Dignity of work
5. Rights and responsibilities
6. Option for the poor and vulnerable
7. Care for God's creation
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St. Francis Food PantryThe St. Francis Food Pantry is a shopping style pantry. No appointments are necessary. All shoppers are welcome, regardless of where they live. Clients can shop as many times in a month as needed.
We receive donations from St. Francis Parish, Panera Bread, & community sponsored food drives.If you are interested in donating to our pantry or hosting a food drive, please contact our Social Action Coordinator Kurt Johnson.Our Hours:
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM and 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Location:
St. Francis Community Hall
15659 SW Oregon Street, Sherwood (Behind the little white church.)
Ph. (503 625-7067This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
For more information please visit: Civil Rights USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
We are a partner agency in the Oregon Food Bank network.
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St. Francis Clothes Closet
Our clothing closet first opened to server our community in the fall of 2013 and is still in operation/ open during our regular food pantry hours. Clients may browse in the closet and take clothing at no cost.
Donations of 'like new' items are accepted.
The clothes closet is open during the same hours as the St. Francis Food Pantry and is located in the same location. -
Hope Garden
Our Hope Garden produces vegetables and berries annually for the St. Francis Food Pantry as well as for other nonprofits in the area.
Parishioners and volunteers from the local community contribute time and talent to this project.
We have a knowledgeable and skilled group of volunteers from the Parish that plan the garden, grow vegetable starts and now work in the garden on a weekly basis. Girl Scout troops from Tigard and Sherwood helped build raised beds, plant a children’s garden and make garden signs and art.
They have also assisted our Gardeners in the past by building a shed for us to securely store our tools!
Community donations made the garden fiscally possible. We received a grant from the Oregon Food Bank and donations from Grimm’s Fuel, Bark Blowers and the Nike Community Garden.
Feel free to stop by and check out the hard work at the Hope Garden. We always welcome new volunteers! Volunteers are needed to harvest and help with watering.
Please feel free to contact our Parish Office if you are interested in assisting as a volunteer or for more information about our Hope Garden.