Donation and service events for local families in need are taking place at Roman Catholic parishes across Arlington this weekend.
The projects, part of over 100 events happening in the Diocese of Arlington as part of a “Week of Service,” include food drives, meal-packing events, fundraisers and other efforts to benefit the community.
“This is a special moment to call attention to how we are united in prayer and service with works of charity,” Bishop Michael Burbidge said in a press release. “We are serving our brothers and sisters most in need — the poor, the suffering, the sick, the inmate.”
A list of projects and events taking place in Arlington County is below.
- Bishop O’Connell High School is hosting a student-run thrift shop whose proceeds will go to Catholic Charities. Friday, 6600 Little Falls Road.
- St. Agnes Catholic Church is currently fundraising for an event where parishioners will assemble 25,000 meal packs to benefit local charities, especially the St. Lucy Food Project. Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1910 N. Randolph Street.
- The Cathedral of St. Thomas More is hosting a drive-thru food drive for nonperishable items to benefit the St. Lucy Food Project. Saturday from 3-4:30 p.m., 3901 Cathedral Lane.
- St. Ann Catholic Church is in the process of collecting food and winter clothing, as well as gifts to be shipped to children living in poverty in Central America and Africa. It’s also hosting a meal-packing event next Tuesday. 5300 N. 10th Street.
- Our Lady of Lourdes is collecting rice, flour, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and green tea to benefit Migration & Refugee Services. Items can be placed in the parish’s Helping Hands closet. Saturday and Sunday, 803 23rd Street S.
- St. Charles Catholic Church is collecting nonperishable items both days this weekend. On Sunday, it will also collect the following nonperishable items: apples, oranges, potatoes, green beans and broccoli. Sunday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3304 Washington Blvd.
