Our Faith at Work

The Sandwich line ministry is the largest and oldest ministry at St. Elizabeth of Hungary. The poor and hungry are served 11 am daily with soup, sandwich and dessert.  By the grace of God and the generosity of parishioners, friends of the homeless and partner organizations, we feed, clothe and nurture the men and women who come to our door.

Each morning, a team of volunteers gathers in the kitchen to begin the meal-making process. Approximately sixty cups of coffee and a minimum of seven quarts of juice are prepared. One hundred and twenty sandwiches are assembled to give out.  The soup maker prepares two big pots of homemade soup – enough to feed 100-200 people in need of a good meal. Dessert is served daily and is often donated by local bakeries. In order to meet the various needs of our guests, volunteers collect coats, gloves, hats, blankets, socks, sleeping bags and sundries to provide warmth and hygiene.

Helping individuals who are living in poverty is an important part of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary community.  Each person is treated with respect and dignity.  Our clients are prayed for and welcomed into our church for spiritual nourishment.  Jesus gave us a mission when he said, “Do you love me? Then tend my sheep.”