Catholic
Charities Seeks Material and Financial Assistance
During this critical time, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington relies more than ever on the generosity of our donors, gifts and volunteers. We have specific needs for material assistance, particularly food, as well as financial donations.
Make a material donation
Please mark for which program donation intended. See drop off locations below.*
St. Lucy Food Project:
Food is the number one need people in our diocese are experiencing during the pandemic. Please consider donating:
Emergency Assistance:
- Financial contributions to help with rent and utilities
Mobile Response Center:
- laundry detergent
- household cleaners, including disinfectants
- toilet paper and paper towels
- large kitchen trash bags
- personal hygiene items
Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic, Manassas
- Food for Mother of Mercy Food Bank: Food for pregnant moms: canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon), beans, lentils, oatmeal, canned vegetables, dry/evaporated milk and protein bars.
- Other: Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers, calcium supplements, vitamin C, and zinc.
Christ House Men’s Transitional Housing:
- Gift Cards for residents (Walmart Giant Safeway, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds)
- Prepared meals for residents*
*Contact Christ House Director John Croft
john.croft@ccda.net first
Migration and Refugee Services:
• Grocery gift cards
• Diapers (especially size 4-6)
• Amazon Wishlist (If items are backlogged or unavailable, please consider a financial donation or gift cards.)
http://a.co/cfQyvx0
• New and used computers for families with school-aged children at home
Education and Workforce Development:
• Financial donations to assist students with getting internet access for distance learning.
• Amazon Wishlist:
http://a.co/4XboZkJ (If items are backlogged or unavailable please consider a financial donation or gift cards.)
Hogar Immigration Services, Legal:
• Financial donations to help clients pay for legal fees during this time with little to no income.
• Amazon Wishlist:
http://a.co/9Eo9OlW. (If items are backlogged or unavailable please consider a financial donation or gift cards.)
Family Services Mental Health Counseling:
• Gift cards for clients to Walmart, Target, Giant, CVS, Walgreens
Pregnancy and Adoption Support:
• Diapers
St. Martin de Porres Senior Center:
• Gift cards for clients to Walmart, Giant, Harris Teeter, CVS
All Programs
Compile and donate a care package
Masks needed for Catholic Charities staff, volunteers and clients. Directions for making masks can be found here.
*Drop Off Locations for Material Donations
• St. Lucy Food Project Warehouse
8426 Kao Circle, Manassas VA – Rear Bay Doors
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Christ House, 131 West. Street, Alexandria
Daily, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Family Services, 1101 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fredericksburg (St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception)
o Diapers and gift cards only