Dear Baton Rouge Movers,
During this season of thanksgiving, we are more grateful than ever for the support of people who share our concerns for the poor and homeless. Your donation of turkeys could not have come at a better time. Every year on Thanksgiving Day, we serve a traditional meal of turkey with all the trimmings, and you are helping to ensure that our Thanksgiving tradition will continue for the needy in our community.
At St. Vincent de Paul, we have been overwhelmed by the number of people who can no longer afford basic necessities like food. In our community, there are thousands of households where people are eating less or skipping meals just to make ends meet. Our Dining Room is working hard to keep up with the growing demand, but as the economy continues to struggle, we are seeing more new faces every day. Last year, we served over 218,000 meals – a new record – and, unfortunately, this year, we are on track to exceed last year’s all-time record.
The demand is high and resources are limited, but thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community, we have not had to turn anyone away.
Thank you again for your generous donation.
Best Wishes and Happy Thanksgiving,
-Michael A, President/CEO
The thank-you letter says it all, St. Vincent de Paul is devoted to giving during the holidays. Your movers are glad to have had the opportunity to provide delicious turkey dinners for our Baton Rouge families in need. It’s not too late for you to do the same!