Christ the King Parish Makes a Difference

Thank you Father Brian Sullivan and the Parish Family of Christ the King, New Vernon for their generous $15,000 contribution through the We Care, We Share Program to Catholic Charities.  These Funds will be used towards the purchase of a new walk-in refrigeration/freezer unit at the Father English Center in Paterson.  

 “Catholic Charities is blessed to get more fresh produce than ever before from the Community Foodbank of New Jersey and other food sources.  Fresh produce should never be left out of refrigeration for an extended period of time and is our top priority to keep the individuals we serve safe, as well as provide them with healthy food options,” said Carlos Roldan, the Director of Catholic Charities Food Pantries. 

Through the generosity of a prior bequest, an initiative called “We Care/We Share” was launched in 2017 to support the Church’s current and future outreach programs.  Parishioners from Christ the King have pledged contributions which were then matched from interest generated from the bequest.  The Fund is used to serve organizations within the Paterson Diocese.

Catholic Charities Food Pantries accommodate over 25,000 visits each year.  Thanks to this contribution, the Father English Food Pantry will be able to give out more fresh produce and meats to those who seek help. 

"We are so appreciative of the continued support of Father Brian Sullivan and the Parishioners of Christ the King Parish.  We serve more people today at Father English and at all of our food pantries than ever before.  This generous support will allow us to provide more people with healthier options, and for this we are grateful,” said Scott Milliken, CEO, Catholic Charities.