What we've been doing

On Our Last Events:

• Life has changed; due to the Coronavirus.  We don't want to transmit or receive the virus from our patrons. 
• Since March 21, 2020, we have distributed  over 15,000 foodbags to the needy of East Camden from the all-volunteer NOBODY GETS PAID Open Door Clinic.
• This school year we distributed 107 backpacks with school supplies to the Open Door children.  
• We collect fans, diapers, baby wipes and "pink products" and slightly used clothing in addition to foodstuffs.
• The Open Door Clinic was subject of a feature on CBS 3 news. Enjoy!             
• Again in 2022, our Matching Grant program was successful in raising funds to heat and repair the building. New donations gratefully accepted at Grace Church Haddonfield (memo: "St Wilfrid's"). See the donation instructions below.  Thank you
• We distribute 115 fans and used air conditioners in summer
• We distribute hundreds of coats, jackets scarfs, gloves and hats in winter
• We distribute thousands of diapers and baby wipes 
• We distributed 53 new fans and 5 slightly used window air conditioners in 2021.
• We distribute care, kindness, respect and love.
• We distribute peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Thanks to those who make the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
• Check out what the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote about us (subscription required). 
• The single greatest need is for food and baby wipes.
• The all-volunteer, nobody-gets-paid, all products donated by volunteer food drive and supply continues.
• At our last Christmas Celebration, where we give parents toys for their children, we distributed 315 gift bags each containing 2 to 3 gifts.  Thanks to all who contributed.
• It is always the poor who are ignored.
• We will attempt to feed the poor, non English speaking and undocumented as long as we have the food.
• We man the side door with volunteers to reduce possible exposing and exposure. 
• It seems so long ago that  Green and Clean Remediation of Burlington County remediated all the dirt and mold from the clinic area; we're all clean now.
• And it seems like a long time ago that our nurses were screening the patrons.  This will pass.
• Thanks to those who donate food to our food bin at the PATCO side of the Grace Church Parish House.
• Many thanks to the people making sandwiches that we distribute.
• Thank you to those who matched contributions during our Matching Grant  Thank you all!
•  Thank you Bread man for collecting Pepperidge Farm bread for distribution who donated 200 loaves of bread this week.
• Thank you to the pastry lady who picks up extra pastry and delivers them to us, and others in need.
• Thank you Panera and Dulce for baked goods for distribution
•  Since October 2011 the clinic has provided 3,400 documented health screenings.
• Sadly, we had a report that homeless Tony has passed.  Tony lived on the open porch of the parish house for many years, and in January after it was torn down, he moved to the 27th Street area.  Sadly, sadly, we will miss Tony.
• (John 14:2)  In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  Tony is now living in a mansion; thanks.

Last update 11-22-2023

• We are now hoping to have food available at twice our normal rate.
• We need baby wipes all the time and food items either canned or with zip tops or tear open pouches; a drop off location is available on the PATCO side of the Parish Hall at Grace Church in Haddonfield, NJ.
• We will be collecting toys to distribute to parents in December.  Toys for approximately $13.50 can be found on the Amazon Registry
• Food and basic needs donations: thank you to Wawa and Panera Bread who continue to be generous but have had to cut back. Many thanks to Dulce in Collingswood, who have "stepped up" to help meet our need.
• We appreciate the support of small bills and gift cards to buy the food we distribute.  Gift cards are great support.
• Contributions can be made by check to: Grace Church Haddonfield, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield NJ 08033   (memo: Open Door Clinic)      _or_   online through the Grace Church website  (select:  St Wilfrid's Clinic from the drop-down fund list)
• We always need Spanish-to-English translators.  
• Pray for the church: St. Wilfrid's, its strengthening.
• Pray that we can continue and meet the need for additional food.
• God's supply is keeping us going with food and soaps, and toothpaste to distribute.
• Pray for us for wisdom in the use of our resources as we move forward.
• Thanks to all who donated to our Matching Grant Program.  The heat will be on as we move forward.
• Thank you to the Mighty Daisies of Troop 30163 for your food drive
• Thank you Cub Scout Pack 106 for your food drive again in 2022.
• Thank you Bishop Eustace Boys and Girls Cross Country for your food drive again in 2022.
• Thank you Leo's and HMHS Honor Society for your food collection, and your service in preparing diapers and rice to be distributed.
• Thank you St Joe's Prep Rowing team for your labor cleaning out the back room.
• Thank you Rose and Danelle for your work collecting toys and preparing for our Christmas Toy give-away.

We are an all-volunteer effort with no state, federal, or reimbursement funding.  Any donation you can provide will go straight to those who need our help. We also need funds to keep the heat on this winter and to repair our roof.

You can make donations to St. Wilfrid's online through GRACE Episcopal Church (pick "St. Wilfrid's Clinic" from the drop-down menu) or send us a check, adding a note in the memo line directing your contribution to "St. Wilfrid's Open Door Clinic." That will ensure your gift finds us.

•  For the remainder of 2023 the Open Door Clinic will be open on December 2 and December 9, and 16.
• We are exploring social media. Some have found out about our mission on Facebook.
• ​Love the Lord with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself(Luke 10:27).