Calvary-St. George's Church | Programs

Outreach Programs

Our neighbors and neighborhoods are an important focus of our Christian mission. Calvary/St. George’s provides the city’s longest running co-ed homeless shelter along with food programs, referrals, and a new collaboration that will support older people living at home in our neighborhood. Our outreach programs are run by volunteers, and are supported by gifts and donations to our Thrift Store and generous financial donations. (Please make checks in support of these ministries payable to Calvary St. George’s Church and mail your donations to the Parish Office, 209 E. 16th Street, New York, NY 10003.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is a vital and long-standing element in our outreach into the broader community. Many of our neighbors find themselves short of the resources for an ample and nourishing diet because of the effects of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses, lack of proper housing, disruptions in steady and gainful employment and other contingencies. About 100 men, women and children visit our door each week for a bag of non-perishable food to help them get through a weekend, when many weekday feeding programs are not available. Tons of food are provided each year with aid from Partnership for the Homeless and the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Calvary Food Pantry
Wednesdays 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
277 Park Avenue South (Narthex of Calvary Church)
(between 21st and 22nd)
Theresa TenEyck, Manager
(646) 478-7506

Homeless Shelter

The Homeless Shelter has been open every night of the year since February 1982, sleeping up to fourteen men and women. All are referred by John Heuss House, a drop-in center affiliated with Trinity Church, which provides them with social and rehabilitation services. Our volunteers, who also spend the night, offer the guests coffee, a light snack and breakfast, and a friendly ear. Our team of volunteers is made up of parishioners and other community residents. The program is funded through the City of New York and generous contributions.

St. George's Homeless Shelter
Daily (9pm-7am)
209 East 16th Street (Olmstead Hall)
John Hackney
(646) 541-5830

Telephone Ministry

The Telephone Ministry formed in 1981 to keep in touch with parishioners who are unable to participate at Calvary-St. George's because of distance, health or age. Cards are mailed at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays and other appropriate times. Parishioners who are ill or hospitalized are contacted. We convey the continuing interest and concern of the Parish, share news of Parish happenings, and learn of personal needs requiring the attention of the clergy. Please talk with a member of the clergy if you know of anyone who might welcome being telephoned.

Telephone Ministry
Margaret Lovgren, Manager

Soup Kitchen

The Soup Kitchen serves a free hot meal every week. All are welcome. The meal consists of a main dish (franks and beans, macaroni and cheese, baked ziti), fresh salad, hot soup, juice, bread, homemade desserts, and coffee/tea. Approximately 90 meals are prepared and served each week. Volunteers come from Calvary-St. George's, Epiphany, and as far away as St. Monica's. The kitchen is made possible by volunteers and private donors.

St. George's Soup Kitchen
Thursdays (12-1pm)
209 East 16th Street (Olmstead Hall)
Susan Huegel, Manager
(212) 614-0842

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop provides an opportunity for many on fixed incomes to purchase clothing, household items and various articles at affordable prices. The Thrift Shop Board was established by the Rector in March 1980 to assist him in setting policies for operation and meets throughout the year. The Parish is grateful to each Board member and the many volunteers who work for the Thrift Shop.

Calvary/St. George’s Vintage Furniture
277 Park Avenue South
(between 21st and 22nd)
Joe Ercolino, Manager
646-723-4188

St. George Thrift Shop
61 Gramercy Park N
Jim Holt, Manager
646-723-4187