The holidays at St. Vincent de Paul
Make room
for joy.
Share hope.
community * generosity * dignitY
A Season of Coming Together
2026 dates and registration details coming soon
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive
Through our Neighbors Helping Neighbors food drive and distribution efforts, community generosity helps provide food assistance to local households as the holidays approach.
Thanksgiving meal
A Place at the Table
Thanksgiving is about gathering, giving thanks, and sharing what we have. For neighbors facing financial hardship, hunger, or loneliness, a welcoming holiday meal can bring comfort and connection.​
Santa Shop
Christmas Giving with Dignity and Joy
The St. Vincent de Paul Santa Shop gives parents an opportunity to select donated toys for their children in a welcoming holiday setting. It brings the community’s generosity together with the care parents put into making Christmas meaningful for their families.
Christmas Meals
and Care Throughout the Season
The St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room serves free hot meals every day of the year, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. A meal offers nourishment, but the welcome matters, too: a kind greeting, a conversation, and the reassurance that someone cares.
Find Holiday Help
Give Your Time
Share a Gift
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Drive-Thru Food Drive
A simple drive can make a meaningful difference.
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As the holidays approach, many families in our community face the difficult task of putting food on the table. You can help by joining St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge for our 2nd Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Drive-Thru Food Drive.
On Saturday, November 7, bring nonperishable food donations to our campus. Simply drive in, and our team will be ready to receive your gifts. Financial contributions are also welcome and will help us respond to the critical needs of our neighbors during the holiday season.
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Event Details
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Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Location: St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge campus
Entrance: Please enter from North 17th Street.
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What to Bring
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Donations of basic, nonperishable food items are appreciated. Suggested items include:
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Canned vegetables and fruit
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Canned meats and tuna
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Peanut butter and jelly
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Rice, pasta and dried beans
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Cereal and oatmeal
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Soups and shelf-stable meals
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Macaroni and cheese
Please make sure donated items are unopened and within their expiration dates.
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Every Gift Helps
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Whether you bring a few cans, organize a collection with your workplace or faith community, or make a financial gift, your generosity helps provide food and hope to neighbors facing hardship.
Join us on November 7 and help make the holidays brighter—one neighbor helping another.
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Thanksgiving at St. Vincent de paul
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A warm meal. A welcoming table. A community that cares.
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Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share a meal and give thanks for the people who bring hope into our lives. At St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, we believe everyone deserves a place at the table.
This Thanksgiving, our Dining Room will welcome neighbors for a warm holiday meal served with compassion and dignity. Whether someone is experiencing homelessness, facing financial hardship or simply needs a welcoming place to spend the holiday, they are invited to join us.
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Thanksgiving Meal Details
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Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: [Insert meal service time]
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, [insert address]
Everyone is welcome. No identification is required.
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Help Make Thanksgiving Possible
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Each holiday meal is made possible by a community of caring neighbors. Volunteers, donors and supporters give their time and resources to help make sure everyone who comes through our doors is welcomed.
You can be part of this tradition by:
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Making a financial gift to support meals and services for neighbors in need.
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Donating needed food or supplies to help prepare and serve the holiday meal.
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Volunteering your time, subject to available opportunities and advance registration.
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Sharing this page so others know where to find a meal or how to help.
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CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE A FINACNCAL GIFT
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
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More Than a Holiday Meal
For some of our neighbors, Thanksgiving can be a difficult day. A warm meal and a friendly welcome can offer comfort, connection and a reminder that they are not alone.
Together, we can make Thanksgiving a day of hope, gratitude and community for everyone at our table.
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Annual santa shop​
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Helping make Christmas brighter for local families
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The joy of Christmas is often found in the moments we share with the people we love. For families facing financial hardship, providing gifts for their children can add to the challenges of the holiday season.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge’s 2nd Annual Santa Shop brings our community together to help make Christmas brighter for children and families. With support from generous neighbors, donors and volunteers, Santa Shop offers families an opportunity to find gifts for their children during the holiday season.
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Santa Shop Details
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Dates: December 14–19, 2026
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: [Insert location]
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Advance appointments are required. A limited number of walk-ins may be accommodated, but availability is not guaranteed. Santa Shop is not an open public shopping event.
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How Families Participate
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Families must sign up in advance through a participating St. Vincent de Paul conference. When arranging an appointment, please be prepared to provide the ages and genders of the children for whom gifts are needed.
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CLICK HERE FOR INFOMATION ON SCHEDLING AN APPOINTMENT
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Help Bring Christmas Joy
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You can help fill Santa Shop with the generosity and care that make this tradition possible.
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Donate gifts for children. [Insert requested items and donation deadline.]
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Make a financial gift to support Santa Shop and other services for families.
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Volunteer your time to help prepare for or support the event, subject to available opportunities.
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Organize a collection with your workplace, school, church or community group.
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