St. Francis feeds the needy

Published 8:17 am Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What they do: St. Francis Diner is a community-based organization providing free meals to the hungry. It is backed by numerous area churches, generous businesses and civic organizations, and caring individuals who donate funds, food and supplies and time. The diner is open to anyone who walks in who decided they needed a meal.

When they’re open: St. Francis is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Why they need you: In a typical year, the diner serves more than 100,000 meals, 1,900 a week, including those delivered to needy shut-ins in the area.

How to help: If you wish to participate, donations can be dropped off in person at The Daily Iberian’s office, 124 E. Main St., New Iberia, or mailed to:

Help the Helpers

c/o The Daily Iberian

P.O. Box 9290

New Iberia, LA 70562

All donations received are split evenly among the nine charities that are part of the Help the Helper drive unless the donor specifies that their donation is for a specific group. No matter which organization is the beneficiary, the community as a whole will profit from any generosity.