Christian Social Concerns (CSC) is a dedicated group of parishioners that provides food, clothing and referrals for those in need who come to St. Mary’s for help. Assistance is provided each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00–2:00 pm. In operation since 1965, volunteers provide help by interviewing clients, assessing their needs, bagging food and stocking shelves. We are closed on some holidays. Please email csc@stmarysbythesea.org or call the office for more information, (831) 373-4441.

To donate food or clothing, you may drop them off during the food pantry hours (MWF 1-2), or during office hours, Tue-Thu 9-2.

To make a financial contribution to CSC, select Christian Social Concerns from the pull-down menu on the Online giving page, or note CSC on the memo line if you mail in a check.

CSC volunteer June Henry recently wrote about her experience with CSC in this article.

For a list of of other food distribution sites on the Monterey peninsula, click here.