Most of the Carlsbad Interfaith clients come from “La Posada,” a shelter for homeless men and farm workers in the area.  These men typically work as day-laborers working in the hot sun, only to return to the shelter in the late afternoon/evening.  This project fills a real need and is a great opportunity to share Christ’s love!

Project:  Brighten the day of some hard working men and give them a chance to celebrate an American holiday with a homemade feast that includes a turkey and all the sides.  Make enough to serve up to 20 men.  Volunteers are encouraged to stay and chat after serving dinner.  These men have so many reasons for being homeless and would love to share their future hopes and dreams with you.

Day:  Wednesday, November 21st

***Dates are flexible for this project. If  Monday 11/19 or Tues 11/20 work better for your group, please register, but put a note of your preferred date. 

Time:  Arrive by 5:00pm and be ready to serve by 5:15pm.  Wrap up by 6:30pm.

The Meal:  Make a Thanksgiving Feast and bring it fully prepared.   There are no available outlets, so please plan a meal that does not require electricity.  They do have a microwave if something needs to be reheated.

Suggested Meal:

• Cooked Turkey – enough for 20 men
• Stuffing and/or Mashed Potatoes
• Gravy
• Canned Corn
• Mashed Potatoes
• Cranberries
• Green Beans
• Buttery Biscuits, Rolls Garlic Bread or Cornbread
• Pumpkin Pie or Pecan Pie (or both!)
• Whip Cream

Drinks: Bring bottled water and a few bottles of apple cider as a nice treat.

Number of People to Feed:  17-20 people

Supplies Needed:  Please provide the paper products needed to serve this meal for 20 people, such as: paper plates, cups, plasticware and napkins.

Clean Up:  Minimal clean-up is required and most groups should be finished by 6:30pm.

Cost: Cost of the meal, drinks and paper products.

Child Friendly: Yes

Questions: Team Leader Bill Halpin, [email protected], (760) 734-1003

Location: 

Interfaith Carlsbad Service Center

5731 Palmer Way, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92010