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For the second consecutive year, Nusenda Credit Union is the title sponsor for the Casa de Peregrinos annual “Hope for the Holidays” turkey giveaway to be held Monday, Nov. 24, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until all clients are served.
The distribution will take place at the Pan American Center parking lot on the NMSU campus
“We want to provide a festive holiday meal for families during this difficult time, said Lorenzo Alba, Jr., executive director of Casa de Peregrinos. "Clients have been facing fear and uncertainty about the SNAP situation for weeks, and we want to bring some joy to their Thanksgiving. This is one of the most cherished programs CdP provides, allowing families to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with their families without having to worry about the cost.
“In these challenging days for many of the families we serve, we only wish we could do more. It is hard to have to turn a family away from this distribution. Although we have surpassed our own goals, there is more need.”
CdP is anticipating it will distribute 6,500 boxes, each of which contains a turkey, a five-pound bag of potatoes, stuffing, corn, green beans, and other holiday essentials as available.
“CdP has been distributing turkeys since 1979, when we handed out 100 turkeys,” Alba said.
Thanksgiving baskets are also being distributed throughout rural locations in Doña Ana County, including the new satellite CdP pantry in the Village of Hatch. Other corporate sponsorship has come from Advocate Healthcare, Jaynes Construction, MountainView Regional Medical Center, Souder Miller and Associates, HB Construction and Fortify Building Solutions.
“We are so proud to partner with Casa de Peregrinos once again to bring hope to the table this holiday season,” said Michelle Dearholt, president and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union. “This partnership reflects the heart of who we are, working together to ensure families across our community feel cared for and supported during this special time of year. Nusenda is grateful to join forces with such a dedicated organization who makes such a meaningful difference.”
For additional information contact Lorenzo Alba, Jr., executive director, (lorenzo.a@cdp-inc.org) or Bianca Menchaca, Deputy Director, (bianca.m@cdp-inc.org) Casa de Peregrinos, 575-523-5542.
