Panis Angelicus

Millions of people are either laid off or have lost their jobs altogether. Families unable to pay their rent or to buy food and medicine are experiencing a harsh reality that few ever would have imagined possible in this country. All this has come about because of a virus that has swept the world, one that does not respect status, wealth, age, gender, political beliefs, nation, or religion, bringing uncertainty and fear.

But as treacherous as these times may be, what is required is courageous and purposeful action, not fear. That is why the Saint Pio Foundation, following the teachings of Padre Pio, embarked on a mission of mercy for those most deeply affected by this pandemic.

On Christmas 2020, the Saint Pio Foundation launched “Christmas Challenge Initiative 2020,” a project that provided more than 2,000 free boxes of food to needy and struggling households in Southern Connecticut, Westchester, New York City, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C., enabling recipients to make their own Christmas meal. Each box contained enough nutritious, high quality food to feed a family of four, as well as a card imprinted with Padre Pio’s prayer “Stay with me, Lord.” Christmas Challenge Initiative 2020 nourished the whole person by providing high quality food products and encouragement in keeping with Padre Pio’s Italian roots. 

This inspiring story is the underlying foundation of the launch of “Panis Angelicus.” Panis Angelicus, literally “Bread of Angels,” aims to provide needy and struggling American households with nutritious food products donated by food companies. The same companies that stepped forward to supply food for Christmas Challenge Initiative 2020 are being joined by more and larger companies whose corporate management teams enthusiastically support our goal to feed those in greatest need. And our network of regional Catholic Charities organizations and Christian faith-based food pantries is growing daily to meet the requirements of an enlarged distribution area.

Everyone dreams of doing something important, something memorable, and the Saint Pio  Foundation has such an opportunity for you to leave your mark on the world.

So will you help us deliver food, the Bread of Angels, to the neediest of the poor here in this land of plenty? Every cent raised for Panis Angelicus will be used by the Saint Pio Foundation solely for the purpose of providing food to those who are in greatest need.

You can donate by clicking the button below or by sending your check to:

Saint Pio Foundation
Bread of Angels
24 Depot Square
Tuckahoe, NY 10707
Mercy knows no season. Our Lord Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me,” and Pope Francis has reminded us more than once that when we look into the face of others, especially the sick and the poor, we are looking into the face of Jesus Himself.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to hearing from you.