St. Augustine Hunger Center seeking donations; Needy asked to register
The St. Augustine Hunger Center in Cleveland's near south-side Tremont neighborhood is continuing it's tradition (42nd year) of feeding those in need on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2013.
More than 13,000 persons will be served on the St. Augustine Parish grounds and at three West-side locations, at four East-side locations, at one location in Lorain, and at one location in Huron; while 2,500 will have Christmas meals delivered to them because they are homebound.
Those wishing to register for a meal and those needing a ride to the meal or needing a meal delivered to them should call St. Augustine Parish at 216-781-5880, between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Meal orders will be taken up until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.
In addition, St. Augustine Parish is in need of volunteers to work at meal sites other than at St. Augustine, to pack meals, and to deliver meals to the homebound.
Volunteers will pack, serve, and deliver the Christmas meals, but donations to purchase more food is being sought in hopes that enough can be raised to serve everyone in need on Christmas Day and also to continue daily meals at St. Augustine Parish throughout the winter season.
The Hunger Center also is reaching out to those who need food and is asking them to contact St. Augustine Parish so they can be served. They can call 216-781-5530.
Donations can be made through the secure web site at: www.staugustine-west14.org or send them to: St. Augustine Parish, 2486 West 14th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
The Hunger Center Director, Sister Corita Ambro can be reached at 216-781-5530.