This program is designed to give the Saint Kenneth parishioners the opportunity to donate non-perishable food and hygiene items to the poor and needy in Detroit utilizing two inner-city parishes for distribution. On the first weekend of each month, the parishioners bring cans, jars and boxes of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to the Gathering Space at the rear of the church. If parishioners forget their food donations, they can donate cash to be used to purchase food certificates for the walk-in poor.

After Monday morning daily mass, the food and hygiene items are taken from the Gathering Space and loaded into a vehicle for transport on alternating months to St. Christine's pantry or St. Dominic's Outreach who distribute it to the poor in their areas. At Christmas and Easter, the major portion of this monthly food collection has been used by St. Vincent De Paul Society (of Saint Kenneth) to make about 50 food baskets for families identified by St. Dominic's. Any remaining food is delivered to St. Dominic's outreach building. The generosity of the people of Saint Kenneth is very helpful in the effort to meet the needs of the poor.

2018 Food Drive Dates
January 6/7 - St. Christine 
February  3/4 - St. Dominic 
March 3/4 - SVDP and St. Dominic Easter Food Baskets 
March 31/April 1 AND April 7/8 - St. Christine (two weekends due to Holiday) 
May 5/6 - St. Dominic     
June 2/3 - St. Christine 
June30/July 1 AND July 7/8 - St. Dominic (two weekends due to Holiday) 
August 4/5 - St. Christine 
September 1/2 AND September 8/9 - St. Dominic  (two weekends due to Holiday) 
October 6/7 - St. Christine 
November 3/4 - St. Dominic     
November 22 - Thanksgiving special collection for St. Christine needs  
December 2/3 - SVDP and St. Dominic Christmas Food Baskets