News

Summer Program a success for Newark’s Kids

Thank you to our summer staff, David Asamoah-Duodu and Roshini Panicker, for making our summer program a success!

Teen volunteer brings innovative solution for girls to Soup Kitchen

Long-time teen volunteer Olivia spent her summer addressing a problem facing many young urban women - finding affordable feminine hygiene products.

A 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 soup kitchen.

Business 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.

Soup 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.

Community Spotlight: The G.I.F.T. Program at the Summit Farmer’s Market

Bob Conway from Brownie Points talks about Give it Fresh Today, a program that collects donated produce for distribution to organizations in need of fresh food.