Emmaus, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, is a Christian presence and outreach to the poor in Erie since 1974 through the Emmaus Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry and Sister Gus' Kids Cafe.
Programs and Services
Emmaus Soup Kitchen serves approximately 200 meals each day to all who come.
Emmaus Food Pantry distributes emergency food to approximately 600 families each week.
Sister Gus' Kids Cafe provides an after-school program including a nourishing meal, homework assistance and supervised gym activities to approximately 60 children ages 6-17.
Emmaus Grove is a community garden that provides over 2,000 pounds of organic produce annually to the Emmaus Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.