For over 800 years, the Alexian Brothers have followed the example of St. Alexius, dedicating themselves to caring for the marginalized. Rising to prominence during the Black Death in 1347 by caring for the sick and burying the dead, their mission expanded from Europe to America in 1866, where they built hospitals and continued their work. For centuries, they have adapted their mission to meet the evolving needs of their communities, always remaining committed to serving the sick, the poor, and the outcasts of society.

Today, St. Alexius Outreach Ministries, a nonprofit subsidiary of Alexian Brothers Communities and Ministries, founded in 2017, focuses on continuing this legacy by providing essential services to those in need. They offer food to the hungry, care for the sick and neglected, and provide ministry and support for the incarcerated, including assistance with their reintegration into society. Through their work, they offer prayer and a compassionate presence to those who have been forgotten by the world.

• Hospitality at Home: From 2017 until the pandemic, this program provided companionship and support to over 70 homebound seniors, many of whom were referred by Adult Protective Services.

• Senior Shopping Shuttle: This program, adopted in 2018, offers weekly transportation to grocery stores for seniors and people with disabilities in areas with limited access to food. The shuttle, originally started in 2012, was relaunched in 2022 and now operates in partnership with the Chattanooga Housing Authority.

• More Than Food/Senior Center Food Delivery: Launched in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program provided food, household, and personal supplies to older adults in crisis. It has since evolved into the Senior Center Food Delivery program, serving ten senior activity centers across ten counties in Southeast Tennessee.

• Mobile Delivery Program: In partnership with United Way 2-1-1 and the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, St. Alexius Outreach Ministries consistently delivers food boxes to over 1,000 households per month in the Chattanooga area.

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