Garneau Strathcona Food Security
very Saturday, 50-70 guests representing between 150-195 people are provided with healthy food sources through St. Paul’s participation in the Garneau Strathcona Food Security. Church volunteers from four south side United Churches connect with some local businesses every Friday or Saturday morning to collect bread and baked goods. In addition, produce, protein and other food sources are secured through church donations and the Edmonton Food Bank. St. Paul’s is pleased to support this integral work, as it provides nourishment for those in need. Please consider donating today, by dropping off non-perishable food items to the church, or clicking the donate button on the side bar. The button takes you to the Paypal for St. Paul’s United Church. After you complete the first page with the total to St. Paul’s United Church, you need to designate Garneau Strathcona Food Security as the directed recipient for the funds.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Paul’s is the volunteer team on the third Friday and Saturday of every month. Covid protocols are in place for the safety of all volunteers and guests. All volunteers must provide proof of double vaccination.
Friday volunteers are needed from 10 am – 12 noon to set up, receive donated food, and pack bags with donated food.
Saturday volunteers are needed from 7 am – 9:30 am to fill bags with perishable foods, distribute bags of food to people accessing the GSFS program, and clean up.
GSFS is currently located at Spirit of Hope United Church 7909 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 0Y1. If you are interested in volunteering please phone or email the St. Paul’s church office.
Quilter's Project
The “Quilting Group” meets Monday mornings to create simple, warm, attractive quilts. Each quilt includes a sewn-on label stating “Made for You with God’s Love”.
The quilts, each uniquely beautiful, are donated to charitable community organizations who distribute them to their clients. Individuals in need of loving gifts are also recipients.
In addition to the work of the Quilters, this outreach project receives help from many people in the congregation at St. Paul’s and the community. While some donate material, others sew tops from packets of squares assembled by the Quilters. Monetary donations are gratefully received and are used to purchase batting, quilt backs and other supplies needed to complete quilt projects.
It is our prayer that the recipients of the quilts will understand that they have been made for them by loving hands to offer warmth and comfort in God’s name.
Our purpose is to provide or support housing and/or shelter for people in need.
Who We Are
The St. Paul’s Foundation (Edmonton) is a registered public foundation and its members are the people in the congregation of St. Paul’s United Church in Edmonton. Funds accumulated in the Foundation through the ownership, operation and subsequent sale of low-rental apartment buildings. To date over $1.8 million has been given out in grants to Edmonton agencies in support of their housing initiatives.
Who Should Apply
Applications are only accepted from organizations that have a Charitable Registration Number from Canada Revenue Agency before applying for a grant, and who have need that is consistent with the purposes of the St. Paul’s Foundation (Edmonton).
When to Apply
Grants are made twice yearly. Proposal deadlines are February 28th and August 31st. Applications must be sent to the Foundation email (see page 5 of the application). Grants are normally paid within two months after the proposal deadlines.
Contact Information
St. Paul’s Foundation (Edmonton)
c/o St. Paul’s United Church
11526 – 76 Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T6G 0K7