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Cross the Street Ministry
Serving Christ in the Streets of Lewiston
Five days a week around 11:00 AM, the Prince of Peace Parish food truck rolls out of Holy Family Church and parks beside Kennedy Park. There, volunteers from our Cross the Street Ministry meet with—and minister to—our homeless brothers and sisters with warmth, food, and dignity.
About the Ministry
Born out of prayer and a desire to respond to the visible suffering in our own neighborhood, Cross the Street Ministry began in December 2023 with just a few volunteers. Today, over 80 parishioners serve in various roles—making sandwiches, preparing coffee, packing snack kits, and walking the streets to bring hope and human connection to the most vulnerable.
Our name says it all:
While others cross the street to avoid the poor, we cross the street to meet them.
Inspired by Christ and guided by the Gospel, we encounter each person not as a problem to fix, but as someone beloved by God.Our Mission
To serve the most vulnerable in downtown Lewiston through direct personal encounter, nourishment, and mercy.
We seek to show the face of Christ through presence, conversation, and compassion—whether through a sandwich, a warm hat, or simply calling someone by their name.“We’re serving people, but we’re blessed because we see Christ in them.”
– Paul, volunteer
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Get Involved
There are many ways to help:
Join a crew: Sandwich-makers, packers, coffee brewers, and street teams are always welcome.
Donate supplies: Gloves, hand warmers, bottled water, Mylar blankets, and shelf-stable snacks are in constant demand.
Pray: Spiritual support is vital. Consider adopting the ministry in your personal intentions.
Give financially: Your gift helps maintain our food truck and expand our capacity to serve.
Whether you’re called to serve behind the scenes or face-to-face, there’s a place for you.
“This is what God has told us to do: to love one another, to give of ourselves like He loves us.”
– Michelle, volunteer
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