St. Andrew's, State College, Makes Difference with Food and Fellowship

Volunteers from both “inside and outside” of St. Andrew’s, State College make a difference in the community every Thursday .

The Community Cafe was born of a desire by parishioners to fill the outreach void that was left when the State College Area Food Bank, which was housed at Saint Andrew’s for many years, outgrew its space. Since March 2009, the Community Cafe has been serving soup and bread suppers from 5 to 6:45 p.m. every Thursday, and welcomes everyone to the table. Volunteers arrive at 4 to begin setting up and usually finish by 7:15. But it’s more than an opportunity to volunteer; it’s an opportunity to break bread together, to help those in need — whether they’re in need of a hot meal or fellowship — and to support this growing ministry.