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St. Ben's Community Meal's Capuchin Apartments are intended to serve primarily the chronically homeless and those with mental heath diagnoses. The complex on W. Fond du Lac Ave. will be unveiled this summer. Link to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.

Click here to listen to Br. Dave's interview Radio Milwaukee 88Nine

Bishop Sklba's prayer

More Video of Mayor Barrett, Cullens, and John Steinmiller

Community Meal founders Michael & Nettie Cullen speak at the meal's 40th anniversary. Click here for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. Here for TV interview with Br. Dave.

Mission Statement

We believe in the innate dignity of all people. We recognize that God is present and active in every situation and person.

All who participate in the Meal–guests, sponsors, volunteers, and staff–are people with gifts and talents, needs and weaknesses.

We share a nutritious meal in a setting of hospitality and safety.

We commit ourselves to addressing not only the effects, but the root causes of hunger and poverty.

We collaborate with other individuals and groups to enhance our ministry.

We support an integrated spirituality that recognizes the relationship between faith, justice and service.