Our mission is to eliminate poverty and hunger. Cross Roads Kitchen serves free, hot meals at 5:30 pm Sun-Friday. Our building opens at 2 pm for volunteers.
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Volunteers are always needed and welcome. The "Healing Waters" Shower Program starts at 3 pm.
Operating as usual
Thank you again to EVERYONE who helped make Christmas 2020 special for our guests. We could NOT do what we do without you & please remember although we remember the most needy on Christmas and other holidays, our guests appreciate your help EVERY day.
SVDP Meal Program South are busy preparing a 12 noon - 12:45 p.m Christmas meal, including:
* Toys for the kiddies
* Goodies for the Adults
* Hot, Fresh Ham & Turkey dinner (To Go)
* Santa's here!!
931 W Madison Street
Thank you to Shir Hadash, Savage Breed MC , Aurora, Hands of Christ, Hunger Task Force and SVDP Vincentians for making this possible.
Please observe our Holiday Hours.
Happy Holidays!!
Like everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the operation at St. Vincent de Paul to adapt.
If you are looking to mail us something, please send it here & save our address!
St Vincent de Paul Society of Milwaukee - Meal Program
PO BOX 26537
MILWAUKEE WI 53226
Thank you!
Thank you so much to EVERYONE who made Thanksgiving Happy for our guests!
SVDP Crossroads Kitchen will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th, 2020 from 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. or while supplies last.
Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, we are acceptinng only LIMITED volunteers on Thanksgiving Day. NO walk in volunteers will be accepted.
We have currently reached our volunteer capacity & are so grateful for those who want to help.
Thank you!
Team work TRULY makes the Dream Work!!
We received a BLESSING of water donation thru Hydrate the Homeless (which was a connect thru Street Angels) and then our good friend God's Touch MKE who always looks out for us sent volunteers who we would have been absolutely SUNK without to help us unload.
Thank you ALL SOOOO incredibly much!!
Thank you Kelly & Jamie for coming to the rescue for last nights dinner by providing 10 cases of water! We appreciate you!
Thank you so much to SVDP Hands of Christ for donating 2400 bottles of water to our Meal Programs. Much needed and appreciated!
Please help us hydrate our guests!
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. @
931 W. Madison Street.
We need help unloading 4 pallets of water for our guests. If you can help, please inbox us or email Peggy at [email protected]
Ideally, 12 volunteers would be great!
Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program is happy to allow 8 volunteers a day in at both of our sites to assist us in feeding your neighbors in need.
Of course we practice social distancing and you must wear your mask (we can provide one if you need it).
What will you be doing?
- Helping to prepare food
- Packaging To Go Containers in an assembly line
- Making fruit cups, jello cups or pudding cups
- Bagging desserts & bread
It is ALL so important and a HUGE help to our staff! Please register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49aca82ca3f85-cross
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
SVDP Meal Program is in desperate need of beverages for our guests. We are currently serving approximately 220 people per night 6 nights a week.
This equates to 1220 drinks per week. We are now accepting donations of cases of water, 100% juice boxes and 0.5 pt Milks.
To arrange contact less drop off of your donation, please contact
Quartterri at 649-9555 between the hours of 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Our meal programs have taken quite a hit throughout the COVID 19 Pandemic however YOUR generousity, support from Hunger Task Force & our staff's committment have kept us going strong but it has been difficult.
SVDP MASKS FOR MEALS CAMPAIGN seeks to help fill the gaps our meal program has faced by having to provide most meals instead of having meals brought in, providing beverages daily and using To Go Containers/disposable silverware daily. These have added expenses to our budget we just were not prepared for.
By making a gift to our 2020 Campaign "Masks for Meals" supporting our Meal Program, you are creating food stability and having a lasting impact in our community! Please click the link below and please 'note' your gift is for this campaign in the "add special instructions" section.
http://www.svdpmilw.org/donate.aspx
Thank you to the Wisconsin Center for letting their loss be our generous gain.
We were the lucky benefactors of leftover DNC supplies. So grateful.
Thank you to WI Center Staff for help loading & SVDP Staff for help unloading. It was quite a haul!
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Cross Roads Kitchen and our staff extend our deepest condolences to the family of Leona Katroski. Leona is the Lion behind our meal program, she has spend countless hours raising funds and resources for us. Her faith, service and love for people in need is an inspiration we will never forget.
We cannot express in words our gratitude to Leona who we are certain remains our Guardian Angel. Thank you Leona!
View Leona Katorski's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
SVDP Cross Roads Kitchen will begin June 1st to integrate volunteers back into our meal programs. We will require masks be worn and we observe social distancing in our mission to feed the hungry, we can never be too safe!
Please use our Sign Up Genius to sign up for a shift(s) that work for you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b49aca82ca3f85-cross
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Milwaukee
Happy Saturday! After an incredible week, our Executive Director offers her sincerest gratitude for your generosity during #GivingTuesdayNow. ❤
PLEASE give what you can today GIVING TUESDAY, to HELP US HELP THEM!
Each year, our Food Pantries and Meal Program serve thousands throughout Milwaukee County. Your gift today ensures we remain open and fully stocked during this uncertain time.
#GivingTuesdayNow is this Tuesday, May 5th and we need your help to spread the word. Please consider being an Ambassador for us!
Happy Friday! In your freetime this weekend, perhaps you'd like to become a #GivingTuesdayNow Facebook Ambassador for SVDP? Here's a quick video sharing how you can help us raise critical funds on 5/5 - let us know if you're interested down below or in a message!
We are excited to announce that we will re-open today, Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. We will use staggered serving of To Go Meals to ensure we are not congregating in groups larger than 10 people. Service will begin at 4 p.m. & end at 6:15 p.m.
All of our guests who do not have one will be given a mask with their meal tomorrow. After tomorrow, all guests must wear a mask to be served.
You must adhere to social distancing, no hand to hand contact will take place & once you receive a meal you must leave.
We will have staff outside to answer questions, monitor social distancing & enforce PPE guidelines. These policies will be in place until May 26th, 2020.
Thank you for your help!
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Milwaukee
We're countin' down to #GivingTuesdayNow on 5/5! T-minus .... 7 days! How will you support SVDP MKE?
We had a busy morning!
Our volunteers were busy this morning running a "drive thru" food pantry at Mother of Good Counsel Parish! Your gift of $20 provides one Milwaukee family with a gift card to purchase groceries during this uncertain time - you can make a gift online: www.svdpmilw.org. Special thanks to our friends at Sentry on 71st and Lisbon and Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Milwaukee
In honor of National Pet Day, meet our Council Office's furry friends! They're happy we're working from home these days. We hope they put a smile on your face this Easter.
Please share!
May 5, 2020 is #GivingTuesdayNow - in response to the COVID-19 pandemic - and we'll be participating. Please save the date and support us - your Milwaukee SVDP! Stay tuned for more information.
Reflection on the Words of St. Vincent de Paul
During this time when we may feel hopeless to help, take some time to ponder the encourging words of our patron saint.
“God wishes you to attend to your patients’ spiritual necessities as well as their physical needs.”
“The good God will not fail to supply your need since it concerns His service, and He will do it in one way or another.”
“Your patients need a share of your joy.”
“All ships are exposed to storms but are not thereby doomed to perish. May Our Lord be your Strength, your Protector, your Sanctifier.”
St. Vincent de Paul has closed our doors due to the COVID 19 Crisis and our desire to ensure everyone is "Safer at Home". During our absence, we encourage everyone to utilize 211 for any needs (housing, health, food, etc.)
Staff at 211 can help you remotely or can meet you to set up assistance.
Please continue to check our social media page to see when we will open back up again.
Thank you!
Today St Vincent de Paul Meal program was honored to remember the life of our angel, Lillie Mae Wilder, on the 2nd anniversary of her passing.
Our little angel who's Dad is Harambee Kitchen's Site Coordinator, Quartterri Wilder, & who's Mom, Jessica Romo, is one of our South Side volunteers along with Lillie's older sisters & brothers is always in hearts.
Today in her memory all of our North Side guests got a Lillie sized bottle of hand sanitizer & a reminder that Little Angel's are watching over us.
Rest in Paradise Lillie, you are loved, missed & cherished always. ♥️
"It's important for us to remember that home isn't always a safe place for everyone," said Carmen Pitre, executive director of the Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Since last week, Sojourner has seen an increase in police referrals to the hotline as officers respond to domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee County, Pitre said.
"It puts them in close proximity to their abusers and it's already a very high-stress environment. That dynamic makes it worse," said Karin Tyler, injury and violence prevention coordinator for the city's Office of Violence Prevention.
Coronavirus has led to rising unemployment, which adds to anxiety and limits financial options — and further cuts off connection to the outside world, Pitre said.
No matter the situation — quarantine or not — people in an abusive relationship should have a safety plan, said Tia Love-DeBenedetto, an advocate at The Asha Project, which serves African American women in Milwaukee.
"It's my strongest belief if you are in a very dangerous situation and you do need to leave, that shouldn't be postponed," she said.
Resources:
The Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee operates a 24-hour confidential hotline at (414) 933-2722. Sojourner's shelter remains open and has beds available for clients who get screened in. The center is taking walk-in clients at 619 W. Walnut St. and following state public health guidance.
Milwaukee County court remains open for restraining order injunction hearings and for new filings for restraining orders. It is recommended to call ahead: (414) 278-5079 for the latest guidance.
The Milwaukee Women's Center also offers a hotline at (414) 671-6140 and its shelter remains open.
The Asha Project provides a crisis line from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at (414) 252-0075.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at (800) 799-7233 or by texting LOVEIS to 22522.
During these trying times, we are committed to preparing fresh, nutritious meals that fill our guests bellies & souls.
We are saddened at the hit that the food service industry is taking especially staff now laid off but we are grateful that your generosity will help us feed our hungry guests.
Thank you so much to Walker's Lounge, Old Country Buffet & Starbucks for your generosity.
We appreciate your help.
We were sad today to learn that due new CDC recommendations we had to do "To Go" meals for our guests at the meal programs. Research shows homeless people spend 70% of their day alone, sometimes we are their only human contact but we have to keep everyone safe.
Super grateful to have a wonderful staff, board, & volunteers who are dedicated to serving people regardless of the logistics.
We really can use help in the coming days as well as "To Go
Containers", plastic silverware, bottled water & prepackaged snacks.
Thank you ♥️
St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program is committed to keeping our doors open during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Daily we strive to protect our guests, staff & volunteers from being infected with the common cold, flu and now Coronavirus.
We serve a very needy population, many have no health insurance, we take every precaution to keep the people visiting our meal programs healthy, at this time, we will up our efforts to continue to do that while continuing to serve hot, nutritious meals.
With the closure of Milwaukee Area Schools, we will definitely hope to remain open to help feed the children of our community. We continue to welcome volunteers and literally rely on you to keep us a float.
Cross Roads Kitchen is open Sunday - Friday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Volunteers can check in with Amanda or Chris. You need only show up.
If you have a group and would like to donate bag lunches, snacks, cereal or milk so the kids have a snack to take home and get them through the day until dinner, please contact our meal sites or inbox us for more information.
Thank you for your commitment to SVDP & our guests.
| Monday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 14:00 - 19:00 |
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SVDP staff enjoyed making a couple videos for you!
The outpouring of love we get every day from our Vincentians, serving groups, Board of Directors, Community Advisory Board, Staff & Volunteers is amazing. On a day when we express our love for each other, one of our volunteers lets the less fortunate know that THEY are loved too. Amazing Grace. <3
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Crossroads Kitchen- St.Vincent de Paul Meal program Christmas Party.
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