Midnight Run
Serving Those in Need in Our Community
Midnight Run is a parish ministry dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship. Through the generosity of our parish community, volunteers provide meals, drinks, toiletries, and other essential items to those in need.
Our parish supports Midnight Run efforts from both St. Vincent de Paul Church and Our Lady of Pompeii Church.
St. Vincent de Paul Church — Taylor Avenue Campus
The Midnight Run at St. Vincent de Paul Church takes place on the second Monday of each month.
Donations Needed:
- Brown bag lunches
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
- Toiletries
Taylor Avenue Donations: Donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Church Midnight Run may be dropped off at 82 Forbes Place, the home of Sue Stacey, until 7:00 PM on the day of the Midnight Run.
Questions about the Taylor Avenue Midnight Run: Please contact Sue Stacey at 203-214-1762.
Our Lady of Pompeii Church — Foxon Road Campus
The Midnight Run at Our Lady of Pompeii Church takes place on the last Monday of every month, from 6:00–7:00 PM. Volunteers prepare 75 bagged lunches for the Columbus House Overflow Shelter.
Donations Needed:
- ShopRite gift cards
- Gallon-size Ziploc bags
- Quart-size Ziploc bags
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Juice pouches
- Raisin boxes
- Fruit cups and pudding cups
- Granola bars
- Individually packaged cookies, crackers, or chips
We also welcome small amounts or full skeins of yarn, which are used to make hats and scarves for the Midnight Run.
Foxon Road Donations: Donations for the Our Lady of Pompeii Church Midnight Run may be left at any entrance of Our Lady of Pompeii Church only.
We are grateful to everyone who supports this ministry. Your generosity allows our parish to reach out to those in need with compassion, dignity, and love.
Thank you for your generosity, and God bless you.