Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Yearly Collection at St. John the Baptist

 Respecting the dignity of each and every human being is a fundamental belief in Catholicism. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development, a program funded by the U.S. Catholic Bishops, does just that by funding organizations whose members wish to lift themselves out of poverty. Each year, parishioners are asked to give to this collection, which has previously improved economic development, education systems, and housing situations. The CCHD Collection takes place the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 18. Please help fight for poverty and give to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection. 

Thank You!

There will also be informational booths at St. John on both Sunday, November 11^th, and Sunday, November 18^th from about 9:00AM – 1:00pm.

Additional Information on CCHD: http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/

They're Here!

They're here! The Thanksgiving Food Drive containers are now by the doors at church. Look for the big blue plastic containers decorated for Thanksgiving by community service youth participants and help fill them!

November 1

Today is All Saints Day for Catholics.

It is also the first day of November and the Thanksgiving Day food campaign is underway. The goal this year is to help 165 families in Baldwin Park.

Each will receive a box with
-Turkey
-a loaf of bread or rolls
-bag of potatoes or box of mashed potatoes
-can of yams
-box of stuffing
-can of cranberry sauce

Can you help?

Donation containers will be in the church from Friday. You can also drop off donations at the social services office (3912 Stewart). Financial donations also are a great help.

Thank you.

Thanksgiving Drive

Every year St. John the Baptist Social Services Program hosts a Thanksgiving food drive to assist struggling people in the Baldwin Park area. 

This year the goal is to deliver Thanksgiving Dinner to 165 families in the Baldwin Park Community. 

If you can help make a package of potatoes, stuffing, yams, cranberries and rolls along with the turkey for a family or if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please call contact our social service office (626) 337-4223 or the parish office (626) 960-2795.

 You can also leave a message here or on the St. John the Baptist  Facebook page.

Thanksgiving Day

Thank you for the generous donations for the Thanksgiving food drive which served over 120 families.

Also thank you to the generous company and leader donors:
-Sen. Ed Hernandez
-Assemblyman Roger Hernandez
-Congresswoman Judy Chu
-Superior Markets
-Valley County Water District
-Centro de Salud
-Baldwin Park Quarterback Club

And the assistance of Baldwin Park School District

Thanksgiving Drive

The Social Services Program is beginning the annual; Thanksgiving Food drive. Please use the bags with needed items listed distributed at Mass or the boxes at the exits to place food donations.

Every year St. John the Baptist Social Services Program hosts a Thanksgiving Day food drive to assist struggling people in the Baldwin Park area. This year the goal is to serve 120 families. This year the Baldwin Park School District is partnering with Social Services.


We are hoping the community will be able to assist the program in acquiring turkeys as part of the families’ baskets. The program is already working with parishioners and other groups to help make a package of potatoes, stuffing, yams, cranberries and rolls along with the turkey for each family.


You can read on the latest news for our community at http://sjbsocialservices.blogspot.com/

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
- Matthew 5:6

Turkeys and Freezer

St. John the Baptist Social Services is looking for donated turkeys! If you would like to help a Baldwin Park family at Thanksgiving, please bring one to the office before Monday, November 22.

Also, have a spare freezer or refrigerator/freezer no longer in use? The program is seeking one to help provide better quality food all year round.

Thank you.

Can you help?

Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be upon us; but, everyday the Social Services office is helping people. More and more families are seeking food help.

Can you help provide food for families and the homeless? Donations such as rice, beans, instant soup, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Demand for food aid has grown enormously this year.

The holidays are also a need and donations of items such as stuffing, rolls, yams, etc. are also greatly appreciated. Turkeys and hams are also needed.

Financial help is also extremely welcome.

Thank you.

Social Services ... Can You Help?

Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be upon us; but, everyday the Social Services office is helping people. More and more families are seeking food help.

Can you help provide food for families and the homeless? Donations such as rice, beans, instant soup, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

The holidays are also a need and donations of items such as stuffing, rolls, yams, etc. are also greatly appreciated.

Financial help is also extremely welcome.

Thank you.

Social Services Holiday Season ... Would You Like to Help?

This year, the St. John the Baptist Social Services program will again be reaching out to those in need in the parish and community. In these stressful and challenging times, many hardworking people need whatever help can be provided. Would you like to help make this year a success?



For Thanksgiving: the annual food distribution to help those in need in Baldwin Park, we are asking people to generously donate one or more of the following items:- a box of stuffing- a bag of potatoes or a box of mashed potatoes - a can of yams- a can of cranberry sauce- a bag of bread or dinner rolls. If you would like to donate a turkey or help financially, please contact Social Services. (626) 337-4223



For Christmas: the program is seeking to help bring joy to hundreds of families during these challenging times, with a focus on families with children up to 10 years of age. You can bring a new toy (with a tag saying for what age and if for a boy or girl) to the church or the office. The families also receive food; so, contributions are most welcome. The gifts are to be given out at a Posada on December 23 as well as deliveries in the community.


Of course, any financial assistance is also tremendously appreciated. The goal for this season is $10,000, which will do an incredible amount of good. You can use the contact information at the top of the page.

The program also collects food and clothing to aid people throughout the year.

Thanksgiving!

The Social Services Program is expanding. Now, we have added a refrigerator for the food program, thanks to a generous donation.

For the annual Thanksgiving food distribution to help those in need in Baldwin Park, we are asking people to generously donate one or more of the following items:

- a box of stuffing
- a bag of potatoes or a box of mashed potatoes
- a can of yams
- a can of cranberry sauce
- a bag of bread or dinner rolls

If you would like to donate a turkey or help financially, please contact Social Services. (626) 337-4223

Thank you!