Background:  The ‘Feed The Hungry’ Youth Group was developed approximately 9 years ago as a way for our youth to see and assist the hungry and homeless living no more than 15 miles from us here in Simsbury.
 
What the Ministry does:  Once a month youth volunteers (grade 7 – 12) prepare and serve up to 200 lunches to feed the area hungry and homeless along with 30 or so residents of the Saint Elizabeth Home & Shelter in Hartford.  Adult chaperones are also needed each month.
 
How the Ministry operates:  We are a self-funded group run by volunteers from the parish.  The majority of our funding comes from our annual spaghetti dinner.
 
When does the Ministry take action:  Once a month Saturday visits take place throughout the year.   We meet at the church at 9:30 a.m., caravan to the shelter in Hartford and arrive back to the church at approximately 1:30 p.m.
 
Why the Ministry may be right for you:  It exposes the youth of our parish to the poverty that is at our doorstep and shows them, through example, that they can do something about it.   Everyone who helps gains a new perspective on just how lucky they are and how rewarding it is to help others.