Franciscan Friars Charities serves those who would otherwise be forgotten by society; millions of our poor and hungry neighbors whose lives are touched and transformed by our work in rural and urban communities across the United States, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.

Our work makes a significant impact through outreach programs including providing meals at our soup kitchens, offering shelter to the homeless, or ensuring healthcare and nutrition for struggling families. Our hands and hearts reach out to the poor and marginalized providing an informal but ubiquitous societal safety net.

The impact we make in people’s lives is immeasurable but here are a few statistics that demonstrate how much we are needed.