November 19, 2024 - For Immediate Release
Las Cruces, NM – Casa de Peregrinos (CdP) is proud to announce its annual Hope for the Holidays Thanksgiving Distribution on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NMSU parking lot. Thanks to the generous support of Nusenda Credit Union, the title sponsor of this event, CdP will provide 5,000 families with a full Thanksgiving meal, ensuring that everyone in our community can celebrate the holiday with dignity and hope.
In a continued effort to fight food insecurity in Doña Ana County, Casa de Peregrinos is committed to providing nutritious meals to those in need, and the Hope for the Holidays event has become a vital resource for local families during the holiday season. Each meal package will include traditional Thanksgiving favorites, ensuring a wholesome, festive meal for families who otherwise might go without.
“Casa de Peregrinos’ dedication to the community year-round is inspiring,” said Joe Christian, President and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union. “At Nusenda, we are also committed to helping our communities thrive and are honored to partner with Casa de Peregrinos for this year’s Hope for the Holidays event, which will make a difference for thousands of families.”
Lorenzo Alba, Jr., Executive Director of Casa de Peregrinos, emphasized the importance of this community effort. “The holidays always seem to be a very difficult time for many families in our community. Hope for the Holidays is Casa de Peregrinos’ way of keeping hope alive for the families that we serve, especially during Thanksgiving.”