Here is our list of items needed for the pantry:

• LAUNDRY DETERGENT urgently needed
• Chef Boyardee canned pastas
• Pasta sauce
• Spam
• Canned fruit/packs of individual fruit cups 
• Coffee (no decaf)
• Crackers
• Cookies
• Pancake Syrup
• Shampoo
• Toothbrushes

Perishable items - fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and dairy - can be donated to the Food Pantry in person only on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. As always, thank you for your generosity!

What is Trocaire Parish Outreach?

 “If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like a noonday.”  Isaiah 58:10

 Our name –TROCAIRE– means COMPASSION in Gaelic. Our Outreach is here to do justice to the meaning of the name and to carry out the social mission of the Catholic Church by serving, advocating, and alleviating human suffering.

 Parish Outreach is people helping people. We attend to the temporary needs of a person with compassion and care, respecting their dignity by offering assistance in finding clothing, food, and information/referrals to essential help in turning their life around. Referrals are made to proper agencies, Dept. of Social Services, Food Stamps, Mental Health Agencies, etc.

The Parishes of St. Patrick and St. Hugh are working together in providing care and services for our brothers and sisters in need in the area of Huntington. We have combined our Outreach efforts under the direction of Mr. Jimmy Calero. Offices and food pantries are maintained in both of our parishes and those in need of assistance will continue to have the opportunities to meet with Mr. Calero at both parish sites. 

Outreach Ministries

Prayer Shawl Ministry:    

The group meets on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Prayer shawls, blankets, and throws are knitted and blessed by a priest to be given as comfort to anyone going through illness or loss.   Beginners are welcome.

Food Pantry: 

Our food pantry is open four days a week:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM to help families and individuals who come in for assistance. All our food is donated by parishioners, benefactors, and local organizations.

Please call Litzy in our food pantry at 631-385-3311 x 216

Food donations

• Non-perishable items can be left in our food bins located across from the elevator.
• Perishable items please call 631-385-3311 ext. 216 to arrange a delivery time.
• Please note the expiration dates on items, please do not bring items that are expired.

Housing Help: 

If you need assistance with Tenant Rights, Mortgage Forbearance / Loan Modification, First-Time Home Buyer, Credit Report Review, Budgeting, Debt Management, Credit Rehabilitation, Student Loan Counseling please call 631-754-0373 to schedule an appointment.

Legal Clinic:  

James Griffin, Esq. - our legal clinic meets on the first Tuesday of every month. A brief interview is required before an appointment. For information and scheduling, please call Celeste: 631-385-3311 x216

Emergency Needs:  

Families and individuals who are in need of emergency services are either helped or referred to the proper organization.