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Our Social Justice & Outreach MinistryYour Christian Action is the social justice and outreach parish ministry at St. Bernadette. We assist parishioners and those within our community in times of crisis, promote an awareness of the needs of the underprivileged, and provide the opportunity for parish members to become directly involved with charitable works. Christian Action relies on the ongoing financial donations and donations of clothing and food from our parishioners and community to be successful.
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Your Christian Action in action!
Christian Action is here to serve registered parishioners and people in our community. We serve our neighbors in crisis living in the following zip codes: 77062, 77058, 77059, 77598. Christian Action assists with food, utilities, and clothing. Food and clothing assistance are not zip code restricted. Utilities assistance is zip code restricted to the list above.
Neighbors in need are able to call on Monday or Wednesday (9:30 am to 11:30 am) to pick up bags of supplemental groceries on Tuesday or Thursday (9:30 am to 11:30 am). No walk-ins. Families in need are eligible for food assistance once a month.
Christian Action donation drop off hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. In an effort to protect your donations, please DO NOT leave items outside of Christian Action building after hours.
Unfortunately, we do not accept large items or furniture.
Phone numbers for assistance: 832-915-5677, 832-915-5678
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Clothes Quarter Sign-up Sheet: Friday, 10/14/22 and Saturday, 10/15/22
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Neighbors served by your Christian Action:
Date Families Individuals # of Individuals Clothing Financial Assistance # of Volunteer Hours Jan-22 72 328 0 $387.62 205 Feb-22 136 476 173 $7,346.16* 369 Mar-22 72 329 2 $1,017.80 322.5 Apr-22 120 611 289 $12,877.64** 389 May-22 55 245 3 $851.91 183.5 Jun-22 86 402 2 $1,073.69 209 Jul-22 154 782 377 $1,564.94 296 Aug-22 95 420 8 $6,380.65 318.5 Sep-22 98 452 10 $6188.14*** 227.5 * Includes a $5,000 donation to CHRISTUS Point of Light Clinic ** Includes a $2,500 donation to La Posada Providencia, $3,000 donation to The Mercy Tree, $3,000 donation to Gratia Plena, $3,000 donation to Hope Active *** Includes a $1,400 matching donation to Immaculate Heart of Mary, our twinning parish, for the purchase of a new refrigerator. -
Food Distributed Through Christian Action
Cereal Peanut Butter Meat/Chicken Toilet Paper Chili, canned Jelly Frozen vegetables/fruit Bar Soap Bagged Rice Macaroni & Cheese Bread Deodorant Dry Beans Pasta Milk Cleaning Products Canned Vegetables Pasta Sauce Oatmeal Dish Detergent Ravioli/SpaghettiOs Tuna Granola Bars Laundry Detergent Corn Muffin Mix Instant Potatoes Brownie Mix Paper Towels Fruit Juice Cooking Oil Shampoo Diapers Size 5 Canned Fruit Eggs Conditioner Diapers Size 6 Applesauce Butter/Margarine Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste Diaper wipes Soup Fresh produce and fruit Razors Adult Diapers (any size)
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Please link your Kroger card to the Christian Action Food Pantry
An easy way to support your Christian Action Food Pantry is through the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Even if you have linked your card in the past, you need to re-enroll. Here are the steps:
- Click the button to go to the Kroger site
- Click on the organge button that says "Enroll Now"
- Search for Organization Number 80652 and then clock on the button nest to St. Bernadette Christian Action
- Click the orange button that says "Enroll Now"
That is it! Every time you shop at Kroger (once you are enrolled), you will be helping your food pantry here at St. Bernadette. THANK YOU!
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