[Desdemona]

This really should be a year-round effort, not just one at this time of year. We have a wonderfully inspirational place, St. Patrick Center, that isn't archdiocesan, but is very Catholic that's had a casserole program since the early 80's where every day three parishes provide food for the homeless. For every household, it's a once a month pan of whatever your parish makes and they provide the pan. It really works well and this has expanded to backpacks full of school supplies in late summer, among other efforts.

And please remember, food pantries operate year-round. And they are always so grateful for what they receive.

[Salvation]

**every day three parishes provide food for the homeless**

This sounds wonderful!

There are also several programs for homeless families.

One is Interfaith Hospitality Network — churches take tuens hosting these families, they providew dinner and breakfast, then during the day — either the families look for work or go to their day center with the children. There are about 15 different congregations that assist with this in my town.