St. John's Bread and Life Mission Statement

Inspired by the spirit of St. Vincent De Paul,St. John's Bread and Life affords itself this mission:to bring food to the poor and accompany them on their journey to wholeness by providing necessary services. We advocate for them, always mindful of the words of St. Vincent: "To serve others as we would serve Christ".

Description:
St. John's Bread and Life seeks to address the issues of hunger and poverty in Brooklyn.
Our goal is to combat and help people achieve self-sufficiency as well as to educate the public and increase awareness about needy New Yorkers and how our soup kitchens and food pantries make a difference. But our mission does not stop there. We seek to assist lower income individuals and families through a variety of other social services, including life skills counseling, financial counseling, support groups , as well as legal and medical clinics.

History:
St. John's Bread and Life Program, Inc. (SJBL) was founded by the Vincentian Community and members of the Daughters of Charity in 1982 and serves Brooklyn's poor.

Contact person: Michael Gale, Volunteer Coordinator, (718) 574-0058 x26, (email)
Office fax number: (718) 455-7796

Address:

795 Lexington Avenue Brookyn, NY 11221 (See a map)

Directions:

Take the J Train to Kosciuszko Street or Gates Avenue.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: J to Kosciuszko St or Gates Avenue,   Walk distance (in minutes): 7-10   Nearest Bus Stop: B46, B52