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In October 1990, the Abbey began distributing loaves of bread to the hungry through designated charitable organizations.

The charitable institutions receive freshly-baked bread to serve with meals to the needy. This free donation allows the organizations to use their "bread money" for other badly needed goods and services. The distribution of the bread is nondenominational.

A small milking parlor on the Abbey grounds was enovated as the bakery. It is equipped with modern ovens and machinery and has its own delivery truck. The operation is managed by the monks of Saint Joseph Abbey, who, with the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, bake, cut, bag, and distribute the bread to the needy.

The program depends entirely on corporate and individual donations. Any excess funds after costs may go toward the support of other Abbey works.

Many employers offer a matching gift program that can double or sometimes even triple your donation. Talk with officials in your company to see if they offer this opportunity.

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Saint Joseph Abbey Bread
75376 River Road
Saint Benedict, LA 70457

For more information, email pba@sjasc.edu.