St. Martin de Porres Family Center

St. Martin de Porres provides a large array of services to meet the needs of our community.

From pregnancy through older adults, our dedicated staff and volunteers work diligently to ensure that our programming provides help and creates hope for those living in our neighborhood. Annually, we serve more than 2,000 families in our community.

To see more of our work in action, check out the 2021 Annual Appeal video featuring St. Martin de Porres' senior services.

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Programs and Services

Some of the programs and services offered at our location include:

• Senior and Adult Services
• Parents As Teachers Program (formerly known as Bright Beginnings)
• Afterschool Program

Emergency Assistance

• We currently serve low-income individuals who reside in the following zipcodes: 44108, 44110, and 44119.
• ID and Birth Certificate vouchers are available for residents of 44108.
• Shoes and clothing distribution for children residing in the following zip codes: 44106, 44108, 44110, 44112, and 44118.
• We offer financial assistance for individuals facing eviction or struggling with rent and utilities.

Older Adult Meal Delivery

• Open to older adults 60 years and older who meet the Federal Income Guidelines and who are homebound and incapable of coming into the center for congregate meal service. Meals are delivered to older adults Monday through Thursday. All participants enrolled will receive a five-pack of meals weekly, which includes one (1) hot meal weekly.

Food Pantry

• The Food Pantry is held on the 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Our pantry is open to residents in the following zip codes: 44106, 44108, 44110, and 44112. Clients must show proof of residency and can register the day of and receive food.

For more information about the programs and services offered at our site, see below.