Catholic Charities of Acadiana Volunteer Connector - October 2023

Be the hands and feet of Jesus to your neighbor in need  by volunteering with Catholic Charities of Acadiana. 

 

Program News and Needs 

St. Joseph Diner  

 

The last time we chatted we asked you to help us fill St. Joseph Diner Breakfast Shifts. Thank you to those who have responded! Volunteer numbers are increasing, but we still need more committed volunteers to get breakfast to 100%. Sign-up here to join the effort! 

 

St. Joseph Diner Evening Meal Support Shift also needs YOUR HELP. 

If you can box food in to-go containers and clean up a kitchen, this is for YOU! 

1pm-3pm, daily 

Great for individuals, teams and families, age 7+ 

Sign-up here.  

 

FoodNet Food Bank  

 

NEW Volunteer Shift! 

Donated Food Sorting and Inventory  

Can you sort and count? This job is for YOU! 

1pm-3pm, every Wednesday 

Great for families and groups, age 10+ 

Click here to sign-up.  

 

Other Important Stuff 

 

Homeless to Housed Volunteer Driver need – One day only! 

Do you have strength and a truck? Can you pick up furniture donations for those moving from homelessness to housing? 

Friday, October 20, flexible times between the hours of 10am-2pm 

Contact Sarah Baquet at sarahb@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org to sign up. 

 

Sign Up to be on CCA’s “Pinch-Hitter” Volunteer call list!  

Can’t volunteer regularly but interested in being called as a potential substitute volunteer? We need you! 

Please submit your name here. 

 

Thank you for being a part of our Catholic Charities of Acadiana family and team - helping to ensure that our staff daily has the adequate support they need to serve those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in our community! 

 

Very Volunteerly Yours,  

Sarah Baquet 

 

For all questions related to volunteering with Catholic Charities of Acadiana, please contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Sarah Baquet at 337-235-4972 ext. 1222 or sarahb@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org 

 

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