- St. Vincent DePaul Society – St. Agnes has a conference (organization) of the worldwide Society of St. Vincent de Paul as do almost all K-W Roman Catholic churches.
Each conference is responsible for looking after the needy in the general geographic boundaries of its church. They are supported largely by donations from parishioners St. Agnes asks for contributions after liturgies on the last weekend of each month.
Do you need assistance?
People needing emergency food should call the parish office during normal business hours and a message will be passed to a Vincentian volunteer who will deliver the food to the residence. Special needs such as the payment of utility bills are assessed on an individual basis.
Parish office: 519.885.4480 office@saintagnescatholicchurch.org
- Salvation Army – Relief agency with both local and international scope. Many services, including thrift store, parent, family, and justice services.
Phone: 745-4215
Website: http://salvationarmy.ca/
- Food Bank – Central food agency supplying many front line agencies and for needy families.
Office: 743-5576
Information: 743-4187
- St. John’s Kitchen – Provides meals to the hungry. St. Agnes is a regular participant; call office to volunteer to help.
97 Victoria Street North, Kitchener
Phone: 745-8928
- House of Friendship
Office: 742-8327
Emergency Food: 742-0662
Food Hamper Program: 807 Guelph St., Kitchener
- Blood Donations – Canadian Blood Services
Phone: 1-888-236-6283 (1-888-2DONATE)
Website: http://www.bloodservices.ca/
