St. Philip's signature ministry is hunger. We are a supporter of the local ecumenical organization, Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH), a private nonprofit community service organization that assists individuals and families in need by providing such items as food, clothing and transportation services. RANH partners with area churches, social service organizations, businesses, and local residents to help neighbors in crisis move toward self-sufficiency. Neighborhood House is staffed primarily by volunteers. Sudden job loss, divorce, death of a spouse, or another tragic event can change everything for an individual or a family. RANH recognizes the basic need of residents in crisis and responds with emotional and financial assistance. St. Philip's participates in collecting food on a continual basis, participates on the board, and collects and distributes holiday food baskets each year.
If you or your family are in need of food, clothing or other services provided by Neighborhood House click here to be directed to the Client Services page of the RANH website where you may begin the application process.
Over 250,000 meals are provided annually to local families in need by the RANH Food Pantry Food and 75% of this need is provided through private donations. If you would like to donate to either the Food Pantry or the Clothes Closet check here for the list of current needs. Food and clothing donations may be brought to St. Philip’s or delivered directly to the Food Pantry or Clothes Closet.
