April 2021 | Vol. 01 Iss. 02
FREE LADIES OF CHARITY HOPE CENTER OFFERS HELP TO ALL NO MATTER THEIR RELIGION Byline
By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com
NORTH SALT LAKE—The Ladies of Charity Hope Center isn’t large in space – but what it lacks in size it makes up in heart. The food pantry is a charitable organization operated by members of the local Catholic Church and assists those in need no matter their religion or circumstances. “The ministry started in 2003,” said Sister Germaine who oversees the pantry. “I came here in 2007. We’re committed to serve those who are in need of food.” Originally, the pantry carried some small furniture and clothing, she said. “But we ran out of room. Now we just have food items, diapers when we have them. Our goal is to give away as much as possible. There is no requirement. If you need it, come and we’ll give it to you.” The Ladies of Charity is an organization of lay women that started in 1617 by St. Vincent de Paul. The Daughters of Charity was later organized in 1633. The Daughters of Charity Foundation provides the funds to operate the building at 74 South Orchard Drive in North Salt Lake. “Our goal is to become self-sufficient so we don’t need money from the Foundation,” said Germaine. “Presently we’re working on a five-year plan for a bigger building for a thrift store, but that costs money. We’re looking at groups for financial assistance but we have to prove that we need it so we’re trying to build our clientele.” The Utah Food Bank supplies food to the pantry but local churches in the area also help out, she said. “We don’t carry fresh produce because we have no way of storing it. The LDS church and St. Olaf School does ‘Fill the Fridge’ every Wednesday. They bring milk, cheese, eggs, apples and other produce.” Sister Germaine stocks shelves at the Ladies of Charity Hope Center. The North Salt Lake food pantry is operated by local members of the Continued page 6 Catholic Church. Photo by Becky Ginos
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