Denver, Colo., Nov 28, 2019 / 03:00 am
As many gather for Thanksgiving each year around tables filled with food and family, the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul sets out to make sure that the poor and homeless will also experience a holiday filled with community.
"Society members work with people in poverty and the homeless 365 days a year. Our parish-based Conferences operate food pantries, dining facilities, and shelters year-round to help people in need with food and shelter," said Dave Barringer, the National CEO of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
"In addition to our year-round efforts, many St. Vincent de Paul Conferences and Councils do extra work around Thanksgiving," Barringer told CNA.
The Society's many councils and conferences across the country annually host or partake in local efforts to serve the poor and homeless for Thanksgiving, Barringer said.