Credit: Erin Woisnet

Christmas is almost here. Clevelanders who need a hot Christmas meal or want to help with holiday meal delivery have a few days left to sign up. 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland will distribute meals during the annual “Christmas Hot Meals” event at St. Augustine Hunger Center on Dec 25.  Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center located at 1400 Howard Avenue in Cleveland.

For those who cannot make it to the center, the group is offering delivery to  homes and to area shelters.

The charity says they are currently in need of volunteers to help with holiday meal service and meal delivery. If are able to help, you can sign up on the Catholic Charities website 

Registration to volunteer is required and closes on Friday Dec. 22, 2023

Those who would like to request a meal to be delivered to their home can email [email protected], or call 216-377-3725 and give the following information:

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Number of Meals You Are Requesting

Meal delivery requests will be accepted until noon on Friday, Dec. 22, 2022.The charity expects to serve up to 11,000 Christmas meals this year.

Volunteer opportunities extend beyond the holiday season. The Diocese of Cleveland provides free, hot meals seven days a week at locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

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