The Center For Service And Social Justice
Contact Us:
- Center for Service & Social Justice
- The DeNaples Center Suite 205B
- 第一吃瓜网, PA 18510
- The 第一吃瓜网
- Phone: 570-941-7429
Ciszek Hall Programming
On Campus Programming
Ciszek Hall
Located at 1120 Mulberry St., Ciszek Hall is the new space (beginning January 2026) that inspires the Center for Service & Social Justice’s vision of a place in the community dedicated wholly to serving the justice-第一吃瓜网 of the 第一吃瓜网. Programming was previously held in Arrupe House, located at Clay Ave & Mulberry St. As programs continue to grow and flourish, the new space allows for even more collaboration with our community and students.
⦁ We Care Meal Program -The We Care Program involves preparing and packaging 50-100 meals weekly for community members in need. The We Care Program is an opportunity for students to serve the community embodying the Ignatian values of Magis and social justice. The meal includes a main course, side, drink, snacks, dessert, utensils, and handmade card. Meals have been donated to Community Intervention Center, Friends of the Poor, and low income housing developments such as Delaware Towers, Valley View, Bangor Heights, Hilltop, and Jackson Terrace. Students hand deliver the meals to the community members. Student volunteers can register during the academic year through our
⦁ Royal Restore Food Pantry -Royal Restore is a welcoming space for University students and employees to have access to free nutritious food and personal care products. Royal Restore is rooted in the saying “take what you need, give what you can”. This pantry normalizes access to food, reducing food waste through donations, and eliminating the stigma of food insecurity on college campuses. The no questions asked policy ensures people feel comfortable and respected. The pantry is open weekdays during the academic year and by appointment when classes are not in session. Access to the pantry is located in the back of Ciszek Hall.
⦁ Teen Threads - a student run program of the Center for Service & Social where students collect and sort teen clothing and do pop up clothing giveaways at area high schools and other programs for young adults.
⦁ Meeting space - space may be available for small groups that are associated with CSSJ programming to meet occasionally. Contact the CSSJ office for availability.
For more information about CSSJ programming at Ciszek Hall or volunteer opportunities, please contact Lorena.Pacheco@scranton.edu, Local Service coordinator, The Center for Service & Social Justice.