Faith in Action: Service and Outreach at Holy Family
At Holy Family Parish, we are called to live out our faith by serving others. Through hands-on service, personal connection, and prayerful support, we strive to be a beacon of Christ’s light to those in need, both within our parish and throughout the wider community.
We invite you to explore the service opportunities below and prayerfully consider how you might share your time, talents, and compassion.
Holy Family Little Food Pantry
Our Little Food Pantry provides non-perishable food items for those in need in our local community. Your donations help ensure that our neighbors never have to go without basic nourishment.
Items Currently Needed:
Oatmeal
Canned fruits and vegetables
Peanut butter
Canned soup, stew, or protein
Canned beans
Pasta and rice
Cereal
Donation Guidelines:
Please donate cans with pull-tab lids when possible, as some individuals may not have access to a can opener
No glass containers
Food items only
Non-food donations can be placed in the ACCESS donation bin in the Lower Church Hall.
Thank you for helping us keep the pantry clean, safe, and well-stocked for all who rely on it.
St. Bernard’s Warm Clothing Drive
October 2025 to February 2026
Holy Family is again supporting St. Bernard’s Church in Akron through their outreach to the homeless and working poor. We are collecting warm clothing and essential items for men, women, and children.
Items Most Needed:
Men’s
Tennis shoes, boots
Hoodies, jeans, coats
Hats, gloves, socks
Women’s
Coats, boots, gloves
Hats
Long underwear (especially larger sizes)
For All
Blankets, bags, backpacks
Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, lotion, razors, deodorant, toilet paper
Please pack items lightly in sturdy bags and drop them in the St. Bernard’s collection bin located in the Lower Church Hall.
Tax Receipts will be mailed in January to those who include their name, address, and estimated value of their donation.
For questions, please contact the parish rectory at 330-688-6411 to be connected with Mary Stenger.
Good Neighbors – Cuyahoga Falls
Serving Our Community for Over 50 Years
This fall, Holy Family is partnering with Good Neighbors to support families and individuals facing crisis by providing emergency food, clothing, and assistance.
How to Donate:
Bring your donation with you to Mass and place it either at the base of the altar stairs or in the Good Neighbors bin located in the Lower Church Hall.
Your generosity helps extend the love of Christ to those who need it most. Thank you for being a faithful witness to the Gospel through your service.
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40