WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2024 — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington will host several hundred people who are experiencing homelessness and hunger at a Christmas dinner on Dec. 18 inside the agency’s headquarters on G Street NW.
Guests will be treated to a hearty holiday dinner, music and fellowship at a meal that dignifies those facing challenges and difficulties. Guests will be seated in a conference room and the boardroom of the Chinatown building, which has been decorated for the holidays by volunteers.
The Christmas meal of roast turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, collard greens, corn bread and chocolate cake made by Catholic Charities’ KitchenWork program will be served by volunteers, including four members of Catholic Charities Board of Directors.
What: Catholic Charities DC annual Christmas dinner for those who are hungry and without homes.
Where: 924 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001.
When: 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Who: Jim Malloy, president and CEO, will attend and be available for interviews.
Details: The Christmas meal is part of Catholic Charities’ weekly St. Maria’s Meals program, which served more than 21,000 free hot meals in fiscal year 2024. Each week, St. Maria’s Meals is served on Wednesday evenings along G Street NW. Across all Catholic Charities’ food assistance programs in fiscal year 2024, more than 4 million meals were served.
Media: For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Kate Kennedy of Catholic Charities DC’s communications department at Kate.Kennedy@cc-dc.org or 202-772-4312. For information on services provided by Catholic Charities and opportunities to help Washington’s homeless population throughout the year, please visit www.catholiccharitiesdc.org.
About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Catholic Charities DC is the largest independent social services agency in the Metropolitan D.C. area. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Charities DC invests in communities by providing critical services to hundreds of thousands of people in need throughout the District of Columbia and Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland. The organization works tirelessly to give help that empowers and hope that lasts to those it serves regardless of background, belief or circumstance. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesdc.org and follow us on social media @CCADW.