Ladies of Charity of Calvert County

To serve rather than be served-in humility, simplicity, and charity.

The Ladies of Charity are women who are dedicated to the mission of serving Christ in the poor, motivated by the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, through personal service to those in need.  Locally established in 1068 and in association with the national Ladies of Charity USA, we are a member of the AIC International Association of Charities of St. Vincent de Paul, initiated by the saint more than 400 years ago.

In the call to serve, our members contribute their time and talents to various ministries caring for those in need.  The primary ministry is the food pantry which has provided for the community for over 30 years.  As we grow in members and generous donations, we are able to respond to current needs of the community with additional ministries and aid.

We invite you to experience the joy of sharing in our mission to serve those in need.  Prayerfully search your heart and give the personal gifts of self, time, devotion, love, sacrifice, and perseverance in the effort to bring dignity and compassion to each person we serve.

Our call to holiness:  Reaching out to those in need
For information call: 410-286-7086
email: loc4uall@gmail.com
https://ladiesofcharitycalvertcounty.org/
 
What We Do

• Operate a community Food Pantry that is open on every Tuesday, as well as the 2^nd Wednesday evening and the last Saturday of each month
• Provide personal care items not eligible for food stamp usage to Food Pantry clients
• Operate a monthly fresh produce distribution during the months of July thru October
• Provide and pack weekend meals for food-insecure children at Windy Hill Elementary School
• Provide food for holiday meals to Pantry clients (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter) which are packed and distributed by parish volunteers
• Provide backpacks and school supplies for children in the homes of Pantry clients
• Organize and distribute Christmas gifts for children in the homes of Pantry clients
• Provide limited emergency financial assistance to parishioners and members of our local community
• Encourage high school age girls to participate in Junior Ladies of Charity activities
• Actively support St. Anthony’s Parish ministries and community outreach including Prayer Shawl Ministry, Project Echo Homeless Shelter, and Birthright of Prince Frederick
• Promote, support, and collaborate with other local Catholic service organizations including Catholic Charities, Parish Partners, Calvert Council of the Knights of Columbus (based out of St Anthony’s parish), and St. Katherine Drexel Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society (based out of Jesus the Divine Word’s parish)
• Network with, partner with, and support other community and religious groups to enhance and advance our ministry to serve the poor.