On July 1, 2003 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church established Saint Martha's Pantry as a means of outreach to those in our local community. The Pantry carries out its mission through volunteers and serves the Clovis community and surrounding areas by providing food for our neighbors in need regardless of religious affiliation, race or circumstance. Families can qualify for one standard distribution per month which provides for their basic needs for approximately one week. We also provide special packages for emergencies and for the homeless. In addition, an extra distribution is made for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Our 30 volunteers come from all walks of life. The are very dedicated and well trained to serve an average of 275 to 325 families per month. Strong support and participation by OLPH parishioners makes all of this possible through financial support and food donations. Sponsorship is provided by various Church groups, OLPH School faculty and students as well as local businesses and individuals. The Pantry does not receive any government funding.

The Pantry is located in the City of Clovis, at the corner of 8th Street and Dewitt Ave at the northwest corner of the Notre Dame Hall parking lot. Enter through the parking lot entrance.

Hours of Operation
Mondays and Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Thursdays - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To qualify, customers will need the following:

• Identification
• Disclosure of monthly gross income from all sources
• Live within the area defined by zip code.

Students are welcome to complete their service/credit hours at the Pantry and are invited to help distribute food, bag bulk products, harvest produce and do light office work. To schedule time please contact the Student Coordinator Mary Ann Harter at the number above. 

If you have extra produce from your backyard, please do not let it go to waste! The Pantry will put your fresh produce t a very good use!