Depew Community Action Team

Our Mission Statement: The Depew Community Action Team is a catalyst for positive change in our community, facilitating partnerships between residents and businesses to identify and address issues of chronic hunger and poverty.

Founded in 2018, DCAT grew out of Lord of Life's Matthew's Table ministry that provides a delicious, free meal each month for our community.  Church volunteers plan and prepare a 3-course meal which is served in the Depew Senior Center.  Everyone sits down together for food and conversation.  We provide entertainment and it becomes a fun community event!  As relationships have been established, our neighbors have shared their needs and desires for their community.  DCAT includes members of the community, Lord of Life, local businesses, Tri-Community Food Pantry and representation from both Legislator John Bruso and Assemblywoman Monica Wallace's offices.  We meet monthly and have a vision for a community center that will include a laundromat, clothing pantry and coffee shop, along with space for future expansion for additional services.

DCAT Board members include:

Paul Burdick

92 Norris Avenue

Lancaster, NY 14086

Dennis Dwyer

5219 Genesee Street

Bowmansville, NY 14026

Audrey Hamernik, Treasurer

87 Mary Lou Lane

Depew, NY 14043

Jesse Nikonowicz, Vice President

138 Grant Street

Depew, NY 14043

William Patterson, Secretary

231 Branch Street

Lockport, NY 14094

Rev. Deborah L. Turley, President

4737 Brentwood Drive

Williamsville, NY 14221

DCAT meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Lord of Life at 5:30 PM.  Anyone interested in hearing what we are up to or participating in our planning and projects is welcome.  For more information contact Pastor Deborah Turley at 668-8000.