The CMC is taking necessary precautions to diminish the impact of Coronavirus on our community while continuing to provide services to our brothers and sisters in need. All regularly occurring CMC programs and meetings except those listed below are postponed until further notice. The CMC building is also closed to the public.
Current CMC Programming Schedule:
Daily Free Meal
Weekdays 4:00 to 5:00pm
Weekends 11:30am to 12:00pm
The meal is distributed to-go from the CMC parking lot.
Food Pantry
Tuesday 2:00 to 3:30pm
Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm
Food pantry sign-up and distribution will happen in the CMC parking lot. You will be asked to provide your name, how many people live in your household, and your full address including zip code. Personal essentials items will be distributed Tuesdays during food pantry time. Each household may receive a set of personal essentials items once a month.
Food Pantry Delivery
Wednesday & Friday afternoons
Households with vulnerable members and who cannot access our food pantry Tuesday & Thursday due to the Covid-19 crisis can request delivery for Wednesday or Friday. Persons should sign up 24 hours in advance each time they’d like a delivery.
To request food pantry delivery:
1) Call 608-616-0769
OR
2) Fill out this form
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
CMC is offering online tutoring for beginner to advanced levels. For more information call Brianna at 608-441-0117. Students may also register online.
Employment Search Assistance
Tuesday 10:00 to 1:00pm
Thursdays 1:00 to 3:00pm
For assistance call Lilliam at 608-441-3257
CMC staff are offering help with finding and applying for available jobs, assistance applying for unemployment benefits, and other employment related matters.
Immigration Legal Services
Staff will continue to serve all current clients by appointment only. For new clients, we are accepting appointments for consultations, which will be conducted via phone or internet. For more information or to make an appointment call 608-441-0114.
People in need of other forms of assistance are welcome to call us during normal business hours for help accessing other community resources, weekdays 9:00am to 5:00pm. The CMC main number is 608-661-3512. Another great resource for people looking to get or give assistance is calling the local United Way; just dial 211 to connect.
How You Can Help
1. Donate Money
Checks can be made out to “Catholic Multicultural Center” and mailed to:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
c/o Catholic Multicultural Center
401 S Owen Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
Or donate online now:
2. Donate Personal Essentials Items
See a list of personal hygiene items we can accept here. Please drop off all donations at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (401 S Owen Dr, Madison) any day 8am to 8pm.
3. Donate Food
Donate non-perishable food items. Wondering what to purchase? Donate your favorite food items or an item you would want to see on our pantry shelves if you were shopping there. Some ideas include: canned soup (especially heartier soups), cereals, granola or snack bars, mac & cheese, crackers, applesauce, canned fruit, juice (large bottles, small bottles, or juice boxes), and canned tuna. At this time we do not need rice, dry beans (canned are ok), or peanut butter.
Please drop off all donations at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish (401 S Owen Dr, Madison any day 8am to 8pm. Donation bins are located in the church lobby, through the main church entrance off of the main parking lot.