Common Humanity – We have opportunities to care for one another and demonstrate Christ’s love and radiate light.
Fund objective: To support Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s ability to respond to increased needs of the people of God in the Diocese of Orlando including food, behavioral health and financial assistance for rent, utilities and daily needs, sponsored by The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida as a result of increased community needs.
Food – provide funding to maintain stock in the agape mission markets and food pantries which provide food to meet the nutritional needs of our community.
Behavioral health – provide for counseling services and care coordination throughout Central Florida.
Rent and utilities – assist those who are faced with unemployment and job instability.
Other daily needs – assist those in need with maintaining supplies needed for health and well-being including prescriptions, gasoline, sanitary supplies, etc.
In June 2026, the Board of Directors approved a $10,000 distribution from The Catholic Foundation’s Mercy Fund to support Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Agape Mission Market at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales.
This grant will help replenish the Mission Market’s pantry with essential food items, ensuring they can continue serving neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.
This fiscal year, Holy Spirit’s Agape Mission Market has served over 350 households and 1,234 individuals, distributing nearly 8,000 pounds of food each month with the help of 72 dedicated volunteers. This funding will help sustain their food supply through the end of 2026 as they work to secure long-term support for this vital ministry.
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Thank you for your continued charity which binds our faith community. You remain in our prayers.
