​​St Philip-St Teresa  Rural Food Program

In June 1986, under the leadership of long-time parishioner Naomi Curtis, the St. Philip-St. Teresa Rural Food Program began. This parish program, in collaboration with other local charities, provides food for residents in Western Sonoma County.

​Whether attendees are temporarily out of a job, homeless or just not able to make ends meet, all are welcome on the second Tuesday of each month to receive fresh dairy, produce, commodities, and proteins for a variety of diets. The program is funded by a second collection each month at St. Philip and St. Teresa churches.  We also receive donations from individuals and groups.

​Much of our food comes from our association with the Redwood Empire Food Bank, and we also purchase fresh poultry, eggs and other items not otherwise available. 

Volunteers from our churches and surrounding communities make our program shine. Volunteers plan our distribution, order and pick up our food offerings, set up the distribution just like a grocery store and assist our clients by transporting selections to their autos. Volunteers are welcome to join our program and see firsthand the good work happening in our Rural Food Program.

For more information, contact Rural Food Program coordinators:
Cathy McCool: (707) 861-9302, [email protected]
Hal McGuirk: (707) 874-3304,
​[email protected]

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Donate to the Rural Food Program

Click the "Donate" button below to make a tax deductible donation that will help feed families in need.  Our Federal Tax number is #37-1874623.

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Schedule

THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH  
9:00 am to 11:00 am 
At the parish hall in Occidental. 
Registration begins at 8:30 am.

Click here to read a feature about our 
program in the Press Democrat 

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Contact

If you have any questions, to volunteer, or to donate to the program, please contact:
Cathy McCool or Hal McGuirk