OLATHE — In honor of its namesake, St. Martha — patron saint of cooks, homemakers, domestic workers and food industry workers — Santa Marta here is hosting a food drive to support Catholic Charities and help neighbors with difficulty affording food.
“True happiness comes from sharing with others,” said Colleen Hollestelle, president and CEO of Santa Marta, a nonprofit Life Care senior living community sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
“That’s why we’re inviting residents, families, and the broader Johnson County and Kansas City community to join us in giving back,” she added.
Donations will be accepted on the feast day of St. Martha, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the facility, located at 13800 W. 116th St. Contributions are also welcome in the week leading up to the feast day. Requested items include peanut butter and jelly, canned vegetables, soup, rice, boxed meals (such as mac and cheese) and other nonperishable canned goods.
For more information, call (913) 489-2683.
