Second Sunday

Second Sunday is a ministry to Galveston’s working poor that takes place quarterly at St. Vincent’s Episcopal House. We collect and distribute clothing, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to families in need. We place a high priority on maintaining human dignity while not promoting materialism.

We aim to bring the ministry of our congregation outside the walls of the church and into the streets where it is most needed. We are not seeking to “bring people up to our level,” but rather to learn from and build relationships with people on the margins of society.

Believing that it is just as important to receive as it is to give, we aim to create an atmosphere where we can sit down, share a meal, and talk with the people that come and partake.

We will caravan down to St. Vincent’s House (2817 Post Office) following the church service on the second Sundays of January, March, June, and September. Donations are accepted year round for the following items:

Used Clothing

Fair Trade produce

Trans Fair USA, Equal Exchange, Enough for Everyone

Personal Hygiene Items

Household Cleaning Supplies

Children’s Books and School Supplies

Sandwiches, Healthy Snacks, and Drinks

Bibles (preferably the Message translation)

Please remember to purchase items that are environmentally friendly. Also, focus on items that are truly beneficial to the working poor and marginalized individuals of our community.

Volunteers are needed to set up tables, help with distribution, welcome participants, and sit and talk with people.

5127 Ave U, Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 744-6510
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