EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Casa de Peregrinos (CdP), with the support of Nusenda Credit Union, will provide 5,000 families with a Thanksgiving meal in Las Cruces, ensuring that everyone in the community celebrates the holiday.
The annual Hope for the Holidays Thanksgiving Distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) parking lot, CdP announced in a news release.
“In a continued effort to fight food insecurity in Doña Ana County, Casa de Peregrinos is committed to providing nutritious meals to those in need, and the Hope for the Holidays event has become a vital resource for local families during the holiday season,” read the news release.
CdP said each meal package will include traditional Thanksgiving favorites ensuring a festive meal for families who otherwise might go without.
“Casa de Peregrinos’ dedication to the community year-round is inspiring,” Joe Christian, president and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union said. “At Nusenda, we are also committed to helping our communities thrive and are honored to partner with Casa de Peregrinos for this year’s Hope for the Holidays event, which will make a difference for thousands of families.”
Lorenzo Alba, Jr., executive director of Casa de Peregrinos, emphasized the importance of this community effort.
“The holidays always seem to be a very difficult time for many families in our community. Hope for the Holidays is Casa de Peregrinos’ way of keeping hope alive for the families that we serve, especially during Thanksgiving,” Alba Jr. said.
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