Thanksgiving Dinner
On the eve of Thanksgiving Day, Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 3pm to 6pm St. Monica Catholic Community will host a full Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings in our parish auditorium for an expected 1000 guests. We send out a special invite to all those who may be facing particular financial hardships this season and those who find themselves alone this holiday to join us, but anyone desiring a dinner served in a family atmosphere is welcome.
Help us spread the word. Click here for an English/Spanish flyer with more details.
The Dinner is followed by a clothing boutique with free items, especially cold weather clothing, and supplies, that guests may choose from while supplies last.
St. Monica Catholic Community is located at 725 California Avenue, Santa Monica, California, 90403. The lines forms outside of our auditorium doors on Washington Avenue at 7th and Washington.
The Thanksgiving dinner is a marvelous tradition of our parish community bringing together every grade in our schools, every ministry in the parish, dozens of household kitchens and hundreds of volunteers to feed and clothe men and women who need an extra lift for the holidays and for some the only opportunity to pick up a clothing item that will protect them from the elements this winter season.
To prepare for our guests we welcome donations, volunteers and prayers!
Volunteers
Over 500 volunteer spaces are available for the event including prep and set up for the event,during the event itself and cleanup. Signups will be held after all weekend liturgies in November up to Sunday, November 20th in the Duval Center.
Food and Beverage Donations Needed
- Over 100 cooked turkeys are needed for the dinner.
- 160 cooked pumpkin pies.
- Non-perishable food items including canned cranberry sauce, and green beans; canned or bottled gravy; boxed or bagged stuffing and mashed potatoes. Cans of coffee are also welcome.
Turkeys and pies are accepted the morning of the dinner. Non perishable food items can be donated before and after all weekend liturgies in November up to Sunday, November 20 and left in bins outside of the Duval Center.
We keep track of all food donations and ask that you let us know what you plan to donate either by dropping in the Duval Center after mass in November after all the weekend liturgies or leaving a message with Marcus at marcus@stmonica.net
For more info on our Food Drive click here.
Clothing Donations Needed
- New and used clothing with a special request for winter weather items such as men’s and women’s coats, sweaters, ponchos, hoodies and rain gear, jackets, as well as umbrellas, caps, mitts, and gloves.
- Sleeping bags are needed and blankets are needed.
- Backpacks or sturdy bags to carry items are welcomed.
- All donated items must be clean.
- Majority of our guests are men so men’s clothing is of particular need.
For more details on our Clothing Drive click here
Toiletries Drive
Travel size items for our Project Care /Toiletry packets for distribution to all of our guests are needed. For a listing of what is needed click here.
Plastic donation bags for the toiletries are available for your use and can be picked up in the Duval Center, at the Parish Office or at the Welcome Table after mass.
Donations of clothing, and toiletries can be delivered before and after all weekend liturgies in November up to Sunday, November 20th and left in bins outside of the Duval Center.
Special Donations
For those desiring to donate towards the Dinner or Boutique with a cash or check you may leave donations at our tables in the Duval Center or leave at the Parish Office. Donations will be used to purchase large quantity items such as milk and bread for the dinner and specialty clothing items needed by our guests at the boutique. Make checks payable to St. Monica Catholic Church.
Thank you for your support and Happy Thanksgiving!
Staff Contact
Delis Alejandro - (310) 566-1531 | email