Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland Will Host their Annual Blessing of the Soil Event - May 3rd

Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland will host the annual Blessing of the Soil on Saturday, May 3rd at Catholic Charities in Haverstraw at 78 Hudson Avenue, from noon until 1:30 pm. Monsignor Nevin will bless the soil and there will be fun activities for the children and refreshments. The theme is “From Seed to Supper” and attendees will hear how Catholic Charities is able to provide fresh produce to those in need as well as learn how to grow fresh vegetables at home.

CCCSR has hosted this community event since 2010 after creating a large garden on the side lawn of their location in Haverstraw where staff and volunteers oversee the growing of fresh vegetables for families and individuals who access the food pantry. It is also home to one of the only greenhouses on the site of a food pantry in the northeast.

Catholic Charities Community Services, The Warm Heart of Rockland, provides services to people of all ages, from every race and ethnic group from all over the County. The organization’s focus is to provide life necessities, including food, shelter, and other emergency assistance to those in need. The compassionate and professional staff speak English, Spanish, French and Creole, and assist people of all ages, races and religions in Rockland County. More information can be found at www.ccrockland.org or by calling (845) 942-5791.