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Journey at Center Comes Full Circle

by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center

My “career” at the Franciscan Center began almost 21 years ago. In May of 1992, I walked into the Center to work my first day as a volunteer.  I remember it like it was only yesterday. A powerful feeling of belonging overwhelmed me, and I knew it could only be...

Economy is Down, Jobs are Few, But Persistence Still Pays Off…

by admin | Oct 21, 2010 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center

Five months ago “John” came into the center for a meal. After his lunch in the dining room he went to the Responsive Services Department on the second floor and asked to speak with someone, anyone. He didn’t want a hand out. He said that what he...

A Mother, A Sister, and A Nurse

by admin | Aug 10, 2010 | Franciscan Center, Stories from the Center

Some time ago a Sister from St. Francis came to The Franciscan Center and met with Judy, the director of Responsive Services. The tiny woman held a crisp white envelope out for Judy. On the front, in small shaky block letting it said, “For a mother with...
Calendar Year 2019 By the Numbers:
More than 130,000 Meals Served
5,110 Emergency Pantry Bags Distributed
3,468 men, women and children provided with clothing
78 Men Outfitted in Professional Clothing
129 Families Received Utility Assistance
211 Evictions Prevented
580 Birth Certificates Obtained
475 MVA Identification Cards Secured
238 people received medical prescriptions
2,463 Visits to the Technical Resource Center
1,946 Counseling sessions

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Sharing dignity and hope since 1968.
We are the 2nd largest community kitchen in Maryland. We provide meals, counseling, haircuts, clothing & more.

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Free haircuts will end today at 1pm. So far the b Free haircuts will end today at 1pm. So far the barbers/ hair stylists have competed 31 haircuts. We will try to bring back this amazing haircut team next month. #haircuts
Today at the Franciscan Center. Free haircuts fro Today at the Franciscan Center. Free haircuts from 10am till 1pm. We will have 4 barbers cutting hair. Franciscan Center 101 West 23rd street Baltimore City. Please share this information. #charlesvillage #maryland #partners #community #baltimore
Special Announcement. Pop Up Cook Out #1 June 25 Special Announcement. Pop Up Cook Out #1 June 25th 10am till 1pm. ALL are invited. *please share #foodislife #community #chefsforamerica #cookout #baltimorecity #charlesvillage
Its Wednesday and we are working hard. By the end Its Wednesday and we are working hard. By the end of the day we will have served more than 1,200 meals. Thank you to the nursing students from Notre Dame Maryland University. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #franciscan
6.23.20 The team went all out today Fajitas ..Faj 6.23.20 The team went all out today Fajitas ..Fajitas..Fajitas..Fajitas.. Shrimp Fajitas with Mango & Pineapple Salsa Beef Fajitas with Tomatillo Salsa Verde Chicken Fajitas with a traditional Salsa Vegetarian Black Bean Fajitas Brown Rice & Beans complete today's meal #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #chefsforamerica
Happy Tuesday. We have fresh produce boxes today Happy Tuesday. We have fresh produce boxes today thanks in partnership with the Baltimore Office of Sustainability , Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families program. Also take alot at our lunch today. Fajita Tuesday. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #franciscan #chefsforamerica
A Monday shout out to our friends at the Baltimore A Monday shout out to our friends at the Baltimore Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation for their donation of 40 healthy casseroles. We are serving the casseroles with a lettuce and fruits and vegetables from Little Portion Farm #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction
On behalf of the family of the Franciscan Center.. On behalf of the family of the Franciscan Center.... Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads, granddads, goddads, and all of the father figures in our lives. Loving God,  We thank you for the gift of good dads, and everything that they do for us.  Help them to have patience when we're difficult, wisdom when we can't see the way, strength when we need comforting, and love at all times, so that, through them, we get a little glimpse of how you feel about us.  Our heavenly Father, Amen.
Father's Day Celebration at our Center. Mr. Lewis Father's Day Celebration at our Center. Mr. Lewis was delighted for two reasons - a much needed haircut - “refreshing,” he said - and for having Council President Brandon M. Scott in our midst as we honor Juneteenth, and celebrate Father’s Day. With Jeff Griffinff Griffin, Executive Director, The Franciscan Center, Oliver Bennan, of Bmore Cutzt, and Mr. Ronald Lewis. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #franciscan #haircuts
The kitchen team arrived before 6am to start their The kitchen team arrived before 6am to start their cooking. Its going to be a fun day. We want to start the day by saying thank you to the Baltimore Community ToolBank for helping us with tools for today and during our COVID 19 response. Thank you Bank of America and MyBGE with giving us the resources to continue to serve our city and grow our programs during these trying times. #inthistogether #faithinaction #franciscan #foodislife #baltimore #chefsforamerica
Tomorrow, June 19th. 10am till 1pm. Fathers Day Tomorrow, June 19th. 10am till 1pm. Fathers Day Celebration Tomorrow is our big Fathers Day Celebration. We will be offering a special meal. Free haircuts, shaving kits for men, sock give away for everyone. Come join us. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #haircuts
We LOVE our volunteers Nursing Students from Notr We LOVE our volunteers Nursing Students from Notre Dame of Maryland university were with us. They loved making our healthy lunch (fresh chicken salad)n. The students will be with us once a week for the entire summer. #nurses #nursing #foodislife #baltimore #health
We love welcoming new volunteers to our center. L We love welcoming new volunteers to our center. Last night the Daly family joined us for a night of making turkey and cheese sandwiches. The Daly family attend Immaculate Conception Church and @icseaglessoar school in Towson. The Daly's children will be attending Clemson University and Maryvale High School respectively. Thank you Daly Family for your help. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction
We are in need of 3 barbers for this Friday, June We are in need of 3 barbers for this Friday, June 19th from 930am till 1pm. Barbers will be paid for their time. Please email Jeff Griffin at jgriffin@fcbmore.org #haircuts #homeless
#Covid19 Today marks 3 months of serving our city #Covid19 Today marks 3 months of serving our city in a different way. The very first message of help came from Community and City Leader Dr. Marvin L ‘Doc’ Cheatham, Sr. Doc was advocating for Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation. On March 16th we delivered 200 lunches. March 17th through March 20th we delivered 400 lunches per day for a total of 1,800 meals. This was the first time ever that we created and delivered meals to another organization. #foodislife #Franciscan Media
Today we served 4,283 meals with the help and supp Today we served 4,283 meals with the help and support of 8 community organizations. For the 213 individuals who traveled to our center for a fresh meal was given a beautiful and mostly healthy Italian Sub with a side salad. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #chefsforamerica
June 15, 2020 This morning we served our 150,000t June 15, 2020 This morning we served our 150,000th meal since March 16th which was the start date of COVID 19th forcing most individuals and families to stay in their homes. 150,000 meals served in 3 months. Thank you our two dozen community who help us get these meals to those that are hungry. #foodislife #baltimore #inthistogether #faithinaction #franciscan
Today is the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua. A Today is the Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua. A god loving person who devoted his life to the helping the poor and outcasts of the world. Today many pray to St. Anthony to help them find their car keys, cell phone or their glasses. At our Franciscan Center we pray to St. Anthony to help our clients find their sobriety, their health, their passion for life. We believe St. Anthony has been with everyday since we started our journey in 1968. Below is a link to learn more about St. Anthony. We would also ask you to consider visiting our friends at The Shrine of St. Anthony in Howard County. A beautiful place thats also home to our Little Portion Farm. https://www.shrineofstanthony.org/born-in-lisbon #faithinaction #franciscan
James Hunt - how do we say thank you for stepping James Hunt - how do we say thank you for stepping up in our greatest hour of need? Jamie, as he is known to his Franciscan Center family, joined us in mid-March, a couple of days after the COVID19 shutdown. He’s a professional writer who has worked for Dartmouth, Catholic Relief Services, Mt. Vernon Cultural District, Preservation Maryland, among many other institutions. A graduate of Loyola Blakefield and Towson University, Jamie has carried out multiple critical tasks at the Center - from delivering food in the early days of COVID19, to filling up pantry bags, to unloading the many donations from our wonderful supporters. Jamie did an outstanding job with logistics - keeping up with the increasing demand for food, and ensuring that in the frenetic pace of our days, and weeks, no one missed a meal. Our heartfelt gratitude, Jamie, and many blessing to you and family - today, tomorrow and always. Virtual hugs from all of us. #rdr #loyola #Dons
A little rain will not stop us. Before the door e A little rain will not stop us. Before the door even opens we know we needed 375 lunches prepared and ready to go along with 25 pantry bags for Pleasant View Senior Homes. Wait till you see the lunch we have created for families who travel to our center. Yumm. #foodislife #community #baltimore
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