Statement on Food Insecurity
The Episcopal Churches of Staten Island stand in solidarity with individuals and families facing food insecurity across our communities. In a world where no one should go hungry, we recognize the moral and spiritual responsibility to respond to this crisis with compassion, action, and advocacy.
Food insecurity affects many within our communities—children, seniors, military families, veterans, college students, and the working poor. Too often, these individuals and families are forced to make heart-wrenching decisions between basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. As people of faith, we are called to embody Christ’s love by ensuring that those who hunger are fed and that pathways to long-term food stability are created for all.
Our Commitment
Supporting Local Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
Through partnerships with local food pantries, soup kitchens, and community organizations, we commit to providing direct assistance to those in need.
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Advocating for Systemic Change
We advocate for policies that address the root causes of food insecurity, including poverty, unemployment, and the affordability of housing and healthcare.
Raising Awareness
Through education and outreach, we engage congregations and communities in meaningful conversations about hunger and its impacts, fostering a collective commitment to action.
How You Can Help
Volunteer at local feeding programs
Donate to food drives,
either with food or money
Pray for those experiencing hunger and for the strength of those working to address it.
Let us unite as one body in Christ to ensure that no one in our communities is left without nourishment. As the Gospel reminds us, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…” (Matthew 25:35).
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Are you looking for food or to help someone who is?
See this list of food resources below at Episcopal churches on Staten Island
Staten Island Episcopal Church Feeding Ministries
1 / All Saints Episcopal Church Food Pantry
2329 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Hours
Daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Contact
Call the church office at (718) 698-1338
2 / Christ Church
76 Franklin Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301
Holiday Support
Provides 200 holiday dinners three times a year (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter)
Volunteer Work
Supports the Feeding Ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church once a month. Outdoor feeding ministry at Tompkinsville Park.
Contact
The church office at (718) 727-6100
3 / Church of Ascension
1 Kingsley Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Mission
Collects food for the Stapleton UAME (Union American Methodist Episcopal) Food Pantry.
Youth Drives
Holiday collections supporting St. John’s and St. Mary’s food pantries .
Contact
The Rev. John Shirley or Liz Orlando, (718) 442-4187
4 / Church of St. Andrew
40 Old Mill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306
Mission
Supports the St. Mary's and St. John's Food Pantries through volunteerism and donations.
Contact
The Church Office at (718) 351-0900
5 / St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
76 St Albans Pl, Staten Island, NY 10312
Mission
Collects food and cash donations for the South Shore Food Pantry at St. Paul's UMC in Tottenville.
Seasonal Drives
Thanksgiving food drive and donations to supply turkeys, chickens, or hams with sides for 40 families during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Support
Cash donations enable regular purchases of chopped beef, chicken, and sausage.
Contact
The Church Office at (718) 984-7756
6 / St. John’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
1333 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305​
Distribution
First Thursday and third Saturday of the month
Support
Volunteers from St. John’s and Church of St. Andrew Produce Donations
Provided by the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO)
Contact
Vivian Murray (917) 647-8281
7 / St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
347 Davis Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Distribution
First Saturday of the month
Support
Volunteers from St. Mary’s, Church of St. Andrew, and Church of the Ascension.
Produce Donations
Provided by the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO).
Contact
The Church Office at (718) 442-1527
8 / St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
225 St Paul’s Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304
Mission
Collects food and donations for the neighboring Feeding Ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church and provides volunteers
Contact
Monica Peter at (718) 273-9572
If You Need Immediate Help
If you are currently hungry or coping with food insecurity, click here for additional Staten Island food pantry information by ZIP code and using a map.