St. Agnes Day Room was founded in 1992 to serve the basic needs of the poor and the homeless in the West Chester Area. The Day Room continues to provide hospitality to those in need in a caring and welcoming environment where we seek to serve anyone who comes to us in need of assistance.
Day Room tiene alimentos de primera necesidad, si alguien necesita comida o otra asistencia.
Day Room Services
Saint Agnes Outreach Services joyfully announces the formation of the Dorothy Day Society, comprised of Saint Agnes parishioners and others in the community who share a commitment to lessening the burdens of our neighbors in need. Society members may receive and/ or provide prayers, nourishment, information, education, supportive counseling, advocacy and referral as well as direct assistance.
The goals of the Society are:
To strengthen families and assist individuals toward personal growth and greater independence.
To establish ongoing, supportive relationships which strengthen the community.
To nurture in our guests a sense of appreciation and a desire to help others.
To provide a safety net for the most vulnerable in our community.
Saint Agnes Outreach Services collaborates with several local agencies and organizations to respond to varied needs. Organizations with whom we work include, but are not limited to:
Those interested in learning more about Saint Agnes Outreach Services and the Dorothy Day Society may contact [email protected] or speak with any of our bi-lingual Outreach Workers by calling 610-429-0697 or visiting Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Those interested in learning more about our free Health Center may contact Nurse Coordinator Terry Berkman at [email protected]. For our Educational Support Programs contact Coordinator, Lisa Bice at [email protected]. For information regarding our shared meals programs please contact Lisa and Toni at [email protected].
To help support our work in the community please make your donation out to Saint Agnes Day Room. Our mailing address is 233 West Gay Street, West Chester, Pa. 19380
May God continue to bless you with His love and His grace!
Barbara Kirby
Director of Outreach Services
Andy Gadaleto of Gadaleto's Seafood Market has generously offered the use of his commercial, licensed kitchen to prepare meals for St. Agnes Day Room. Andy is a licensed food handler and will plan the menu and supervise and guide all food prep. Beginning in March, Andy will offer use of the kitchen on Monday mornings with food to be delivered on Tuesday mornings.
In addition, the Knights of Columbus have also offered use of their kitchen on Wednesday mornings. Food will be prepped, cooked and delivered on Wednesday. The kitchen is located at 110 West Market Street, West Chester.
BOTH opportunities are on this sign-up, so please be sure to check the dates/locations.
We need your assistance in helping provide for the babies in our life! Many poor families rely on our Healthy Baby Program for emergency supplies. Please consider making a donation of any of the following: Diapers in all sizes, wipes, baby wash and shampoo and baby bottles. All of these items are needed and appreciated.
Thank you for assisting a struggling family! May God continue to bless you with His love and His grace!
233 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-2990
610-429-0697
Fax: 610-692-9623
Normal Hours/Horario Normal
Mon. through Fri. 9am to 3pm
Lunes a Viernes 9am a 3pm
If you donate to the United Way through your place of business, please consider directing your gift to the Saint Agnes Day Room and Nurses Center through the United Way Donor Choice Option. Our Donor Choice number is 09647.
Your donation will assist us in caring for the needs of the poor, the homeless and immigrant people in our community. May God continue to bless you with His love and His grace!
This Outreach work is only possible with the financial support of foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals. Contributions are greatly appreciated.
Please make checks payable to:
St. Agnes Day Room
233 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
To find out about donating food and supplies or if you are interested in volunteering, please email Barbara Kirby at bkirby@saintagnesparish.org
In the month of June 2024, the Day Room provided the following services to people in need in our community:
-1,100 Breakfast meals
-3,246 Lunch meals
-250 shopping bags of fresh produce
-116 bags of nonperishable groceries
-Clothes and shoes (untabulated)
-2,760 bottles of water
-60 bottles of Ensure
-158 packages of diapers
-4 new car seats
-17 new fans
-48 campers attending Camp Guadalupe
The Outreach Workers had 513 transactions with guests seeking various services such as: help applying for jobs, housing, shelter, financial aid, enrolling children in schools and camps, helping guests access medical care, translation services, immigration services and referrals to other like-minded providers who respect the dignity of human life.
Our thanks to all of you who provided meals or water or clothes or garden produce, fans, diapers or any other good thing to share with our neighbors in need! May God continue to bless you with His love and His grace!