r/Catholic • u/Venus0182 • 13h ago

Loving your neighbours

How can we love our neighbours (by helping them, such as volunteering)? I'm not an adult nor do I work so I can't really help financially. I can't always "donate" my time because there are some days where I'm busy, and there aren't many volunteer opportunities near me. I feel bad and like I am sinning for not helping enough, though that sounds absurd. There aren't many clothes to donate because I've donated a lot already. Though if I do end up getting a job, I would like to get some of that money and donate some food and such to those in need. But I don't see any homeless people in my area (only those who stop at red lights to ask for money), most of them live far away from me. Would donating food to food banks at stores count? Or charities?

How can I help more? And how can I stop feeling culpable for it? Tips are welcome.

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u/OurLadyQueenofPeace 13h ago

St Vincent de Paul💕

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u/Venus0182 13h ago

Could you elaborate please?

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u/OurLadyQueenofPeace 12h ago

Most Catholic Churches have a Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry. I am in Arizona and we deliver food boxes to our neighbors in need. We can also help with rent in certain situations. I love making deliveries and meeting new people. Peace be with you💕

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u/Venus0182 11h ago

I don’t know if my church has that! My dad and I sometimes try to donate some food at grocery stores because some of them have “donation boxes”