Community Outreach

Good News! The Ladies of Charity Clothing Center has found a new home! Clothing will be distributed to Milwaukee school children from the school building at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, which is located at 605 S. 4th Street in Milwaukee.

Age appropriate new and gently used clothing may be dropped off at Lumen Christi in the Works of Mercy Donation area near the lower level entrance. The bins are marked "Children's Clothing Center". 

Lumen Christi Parish Contact: 
Anne Best  |  414-861-1078

We are a Family Sharing drop off site for Ozaukee County families in need. Parishioners can drop off food at the Works of Mercy Donation Area near the lower level entrance in the bins labeled "Family Sharing." Thank you for your generous donation of non-perishable items!

Current requests:

• Oatmeal packets
• Granola bars
• Snack size cereal boxes
• Snack size raisin boxes
• Snack size mac ’n’ cheese pouches/cups

On September 22, 2025, The Jim Luther New Hope Center (located at 1414 W. Becher St. in the St. Hyacinth's Parish School Building) celebrated 20 years of service providing food for the hungry on Milwaukee's South Side. At this celebration, their new name, People's Table, was announced, recognizing their history of people helping people, and the strong symbolism of the family table, where people gather for support. The name reflects who they have always been: a place where dignity, hope, and community come together to break the cycle of food insecurity. While the name is changing, the spirit and mission remain the same. Check out their new website at peoples-table.org to learn more about the new name.

Lumen Christi Parish Contact: 
Steve Pollock |  [email protected]

Parishioners can drop off food at the Works of Mercy Donation Area near the lower level entrance in the bins labeled "Jim Luther New Hope Center." The greatest needs for the Pantry at this time are:

• canned tuna & salmon
• toilet paper
• small sized Kleenex (80-100 count)
• bars of soap
• adult toothbrushes
• deodorant
• small dish detergent
• plastic grocery bags

Monetary donations are also accepted. Checks can be written to the Jim Luther New Hope Center (formerly known as the St. Hyacinth Food Pantry). Volunteers are always needed on Tuesdays from 12:00 - 2:30 PM and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Call Kathy Saiia with any questions at (262) 242-1644.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be scary and overwhelming. Lumen Christi is proud to support the Women's Care Center and Women's Support Center to walk with moms in need. Not only do the resource centers assist when mom's are pregnant, but they continue to care for moms with baby supplies and parenting classes.

Some general suggested items for donation include: 

• Diapers (newborn and size 5 preferred)
• Pull-ups diapers (especially 5T-6T)
• Baby wipes
• Baby shampoo, body wash, soap, etc.
• Clothing: size newborn - 5T including winter items
• New or used pack & plays
• New or used strollers
• NEW car seats (NOTE: cannot accept used car seats)
• NEW cribs (NOTE: cannot accept used cribs)