Emergency Services Is Opening June 14 for Walk-in Appointments
June 3, 2021
Schedule your appointment today to visit the Food Shelf and Clothing Program
After more than a year of providing walk-up
services to our clients, Catholic Charities Emergency Services is opening Monday, June 14, by appointment only
for clients to shop for themselves inside Catholic Charities Food Shelf and Clothing
Program, which is now called the BEEhive Program (for B
asic E
veryday E
ssentials). We will have appointments
available on:
- Mondays: 1 pm–4 pm
- 2nd & 4th Tuesdays for Seniors (60+): 1 pm–3:30 pm (Food Shelf only)
- Wednesdays: 3 pm–7 pm
- Fridays: 9 am–12 pm
Click here to sign up for your appointment.
Guidelines include:
- Only one person allowed inside per family.
- For now, masks must be worn at all times. (This will be reevaluated as more clients are vaccinated.)
- We request that you bring in a picture ID and a current bill to each visit.
- Please arrive within 5 minutes of your scheduled appointment time; if you are later than 5 minutes, you will need to reschedule.
- Confirm your appointment with a volunteer at the front door. Upon confirmation, you can then enter our lobby and take a number to be called for intake.
- Once intake is completed, you will have approximately 20 minutes to shop. Those going beyond 20 minutes will be politely asked to finish so the next client may begin.
- Restrooms are closed to the public; we appreciate you making accommodations before arrival.
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