Detroit Spartans - Detroit Drive-Thru Food Bank
Hosted by Detroit Spartans.
Project Description
Join the Detroit Spartans and the volunteers at St. Anne's Basilica to help with their mobile foodbank! Volunteers will be assisting with food box prep and dispersment. Volunteers will assist in the delivery and assembly of boxes between 8:30-11 a.m. At 11a.m., cars will begin to line up to collect boxes, during that time volunteers will be loading the pre-prepared boxes into individuals cars outside the church.
Please note the Parish will not be accepting donations during this time, if you would like to donate items they can be dropped off on Wednesday mornings. Please out directly to Rachel with any further questions on this.
Community Partner - Basilica of Sainte Anne
Basilica of Sainte Anne Accommodations
- Please dress in comfortable clothes and shoes as we will be handling boxes and food goods. It is also recommended to bring warm clothes for the weather as we will be outside loading vehicles.
About Basilica of Sainte Anne
About the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit
Founded in 1701 alongside the founding of Detroit, the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit is the second-oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in the United States. What began as a small chapel built by French settlers has grown into a treasured spiritual, historical, and cultural landmark for the city and the nation.
The current church, built in 1886, preserves important artifacts from earlier structures, including Detroit’s oldest stained glass and devotional items connected to centuries of faith and healing. The basilica is also the final resting place of Fr. Gabriel Richard, a key figure in Detroit’s early history and the author of the city’s motto, “We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes.”
Today, Ste. Anne is a vibrant, multi-ethnic, bilingual parish and a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and community. In 2020, Pope Francis designated Ste. Anne as a minor basilica—one of only a few in Michigan—recognizing its importance in the life of the Church. In 2025, the basilica entered an historic partnership with The Catholic Initiative to support its restoration and ensure its legacy for generations to come.
Inspired by its patroness, Sainte Anne, the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit continues its mission to welcome all people, foster faith, and serve as a place of healing, devotion, and hope.
Website:
https://ste-anne.org/
Project Date
Feb. 21, 2026
Project Locations and Shifts
Basilica of Sainte Anne100 Sainte Anne St
Detroit, MI 48216
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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(14 spots available)