Washington D.C., Jul 10, 2020 / 13:00 pm
In the shadow of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington distributed food to families in need Friday, as the nation's capital continues to battle the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Today we provided food to hundreds of people who have been impacted by the pandemic," Joe Dempsey, director of special projects for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, told CNA.
"This shows that this crisis is still very much affecting the D.C. area, and it continues to hit struggling families the hardest. But we are committed to meeting our clients' needs for as long as this situation lasts," said Dempsey.
The distribution was held in the parking lot in front of the basilica, a Washington landmark and the largest church in North America. In addition to the 500 grocery boxes, Catholic Charities also distributed boxes that contained a hot meal for a family of four.