St. Martin Center, Inc.

The Face of Hunger May Be More Familiar Than You Think.

It could be your neighbor.

Your coworker.

The family sitting next to you at church.

Every day, hundreds of Erie families make impossible choices between paying rent, buying groceries, or keeping the lights on. At St. Martin Center, we're here to make sure no one has to face those challenges alone.

Your generosity provides more than food. It provides stability, dignity, and hope.

Last year, because of supporters like you, St. Martin Center:

• 16 families became first-time homeowners
• Distributed nearly 300,00 pounds of food
• Served 3,075 households through our food pantry
• Provided nearly 20,000 visits for individuals facing food insecurity
• Helped 30 families remain in their homes
• Prevented 229 families from experiencing eviction
• Provided high-quality early learning and care for more than 230 children

Every meal shared eases a parent's worry.

Every housing counseling session helps a family move toward stability.

Every child who walks through our Early Learning Center doors receives a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive.

This Erie Gives Day, your gift helps families move beyond crisis and toward lasting independence.

Because when we nourish a family today, we help build a stronger community tomorrow.

Watch our story above and see the difference your generosity makes.

Together, we can make sure our neighbors leave carrying more than groceries.

They leave carrying hope.