Bishop urges support for families impacted by shutdown cuts
November 2, 2025 at 7:19 p.m.
A Message from Bishop O’Connell
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I turn to you once again on behalf of the poor and needy. Families in our community and across America are facing hunger as SNAP and WIC benefits end this weekend. Catholic Charities USA is preparing for a surge in need — and we must be ready.
Your gift today will be matched dollar for dollar to provide twice the meals. A $50 donation can feed a family of four for more than a week.
Children, seniors, and people with disabilities will be hit hardest. We cannot let them go hungry. I never ask anything of you that I am not willing to do myself.
Please give now to help Catholic Charities stock food pantries, deliver meals, and to ensure no family in need is turned away.
Donate now at: https://ccusa.online/shutdown; call 800-919-9338 or donate by mail: 2050 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314
Thank you and God bless you and those your gift will help.
Respectfully yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D.
Bishop of Trenton
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A Message from Bishop O’Connell
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I turn to you once again on behalf of the poor and needy. Families in our community and across America are facing hunger as SNAP and WIC benefits end this weekend. Catholic Charities USA is preparing for a surge in need — and we must be ready.
Your gift today will be matched dollar for dollar to provide twice the meals. A $50 donation can feed a family of four for more than a week.
Children, seniors, and people with disabilities will be hit hardest. We cannot let them go hungry. I never ask anything of you that I am not willing to do myself.
Please give now to help Catholic Charities stock food pantries, deliver meals, and to ensure no family in need is turned away.
Donate now at: https://ccusa.online/shutdown; call 800-919-9338 or donate by mail: 2050 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314
Thank you and God bless you and those your gift will help.
Respectfully yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D.
Bishop of Trenton