Catholic Urban Programs

Catholic Urban Programs Non-For Profit Organization

Our local East St. Louis Post Office came through this year with a blessings! Each year, the National Association of Le...
05/26/2026

Our local East St. Louis Post Office came through this year with a blessings!
Each year, the National Association of Letter Carriers hosts the food drive, Stamp Out Hunger.
This food comes to us at a critical time when children are out of school for the summer and do not receive free meals at school.
If you want support feeding children this summer, check out our Amazon Wish List that ships directly to us, or drop off donations at The HUB 7 Vieux Carre Dr. ESTL.
Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0ituX3ek

05/11/2026

CUP Board Secretary, Peggy Schifferdecker, has blessed us at CUP with her time, talent, and treasure for many years. Today she is offically retired from the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and we couldn't be more excited for her!
Join us in shouting "Happy Retirement!" to Peggy! 🥳

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!If you missed Give STL Day, you can support the work we do feeding the most vul...
05/09/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

If you missed Give STL Day, you can support the work we do feeding the most vulnerable in our community right here: https://catholicurbanprograms.org/give/

🕙THERE'S STILL TIME TO GIVE! Give STL Day is almost over, and we still need your help to ensure we can stock our client...
05/07/2026

🕙THERE'S STILL TIME TO GIVE!

Give STL Day is almost over, and we still need your help to ensure we can stock our client choice pantry, HUB Foods, with fresh healthy options because we believe that access to fresh, healthy food is a matter of human dignity.

The large majority of the generous donations we receive at the pantry are packed foods. WE NEED YOUR HELP TONIGHT to ensure our clients have access to fresh produce!

💸Make a donation here: https://mtyc.co/m8x89f

Please help us spread the word and SHARE our post.💜

Every day, the families we serve at Catholic Urban Programs face a heartbreaking choice: pay the bills or buy fresh food...
05/07/2026

Every day, the families we serve at Catholic Urban Programs face a heartbreaking choice: pay the bills or buy fresh food. For 76% of our neighbors at HUB Foods, that choice directly impacts their health.

📣Our goal is to raise $10,000 in the next 24 hours to bridge the "Produce Gap."

Your gift today stays right here in St. Clair County, turning Farmers Market produce into "preventative medicine" for our community.

$15 = 1 week of fresh produce for a senior.

$65 = 2 weeks of healthy food for a family.

$120 = A full month of health and dignity.

🍎Donate here: https://mtyc.co/jcnvwe

Every dollar counts toward our $10,000 goal. Thank you for standing with us! 💜💛

🚨 GIVE STL DAYEARLY GIVING IS OPEN! 🚨At Catholic Urban Programs, we believe that access to fresh, healthy food is a matt...
05/06/2026

🚨 GIVE STL DAYEARLY GIVING IS OPEN! 🚨

At Catholic Urban Programs, we believe that access to fresh, healthy food is a matter of human dignity. But for 76% of the families who visit HUB Foods, that dignity is at risk. High grocery costs mean fresh produce—the very "medicine" needed to fight diabetes and hypertension—is often the first thing cut from the list.

Our goal for Give STL Day on May 7 is $10,000 to bridge the "Produce Gap."

You don’t have to wait until May 7 to make an impact. By giving TODAY during the early giving period, you ensure that our neighbors in East St. Louis have a seat at a healthy table.

Where does your money go?
🍎 $15 – One full week of fresh produce for a senior neighbor (about the cost of a lunch out!).
🥦 $65 – Two weeks of fresh fruits and vegetables for a local family.
🌽 $120 – A full month of "nutritional medicine" for an individual in need.

We serve the most vulnerable in St. Clair County through crisis intervention and housing security, but it all starts with a healthy meal. Help us turn "food insecurity" into "health security."

Click below to schedule your gift now! 👇
https://mtyc.co/w9hrmf

Join us in congratulating CUP Board Member, Bishop Godfrey Mullen, on his ordination and installtion as the 10th Bishop ...
05/02/2026

Join us in congratulating CUP Board Member, Bishop Godfrey Mullen, on his ordination and installtion as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville! 💜💛

At CUP we know first hand his dedication to advancing the dignity of the human person, remediating the effects of poverty, and empowering people to become self-sufficient.

Please join us in celebrating Bishop Mullen and keeping him in your prayers as he begins this new chapter leading our diocese! 🙏

04/27/2026

🚨 Emergency Storm Shelter Open Today 🚨

Mason/Clark Middle School will serve as an emergency storm shelter for the public today from 3:00–7:00 PM.

Please stay safe and share this information with others who may need a secure place during the storm.

Big Love for Immaculate Conception SVDP! ❤️A massive thank you to our friends at Conception Church - Columbia, Illinois...
04/22/2026

Big Love for Immaculate Conception SVDP! ❤️
A massive thank you to our friends at Conception Church - Columbia, Illinois for their incredible annual donation! Mr. & Mrs. Dillman delivered a truck load of household essentials to our pantry.

While food is a primary focus at HUB Foods, the "extras"—like laundry detergent, dish soap, and hygiene products—are often the hardest for our clients to afford. These items aren't just supplies; they are the tools that help our neighbors maintain their health, dignity, and a sense of home.

Want to make an impact?
We would love to host your group! Seeing the shelves at HUB Foods is the best way to understand how your generosity changes lives in St. Clair County.

Does your organization want to help? Send us a message or visit us to see how you can get involved. Together, we are remediating the effects of poverty and advancing human dignity!

Address

7 Vieux Carre Drive
East Saint Louis, IL
62203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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+16183985616

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