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Sandwiches & love
Loaves and Fishes volunteers feed New Orleans’ needy BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF
Contributing writer
After Kiki Paré moved to New Orleans to begin her freshman year at Tulane University School of Medicine, one of her neighbors told her about a ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church that provides food for those in need. Trinity’s ministry, called Loaves and Fishes, was exactly the opportunity Paré was looking for. “Serving at (Loaves and Fishes) is the best part of my week,” said Paré, a senior at the medical school. “It’s an experience that humbles you and is beautiful way to give back to the community.” Paré is one of 40 to 60 volunteers who prepare meals for the underserved and unhoused throughout the city. It’s a population that’s especially on people’s minds during the holidays.
Loaves and Fishes was organized in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “We have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds including members of Trinity, college students, and even tourists who have heard about what we do, coming by to help,” said Aaron Taylor, executive director of program. “I am really proud we have such a diverse mix of people.” Taylor said sandwiches are made at Trinity, 1329 Jackson Ave. in New Orleans, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “The volunteers arrive at 8 a.m. to make the sandwiches, taking only about an hour to finish, and they are delivered later in the day,” Taylor said. “The hot food is prepared and cooked Thursdays at Christ Church Cathedral (2919 St.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY AARON TAYLOR | TRINITY EPISCOPAL
Kate Lou, right, a student at Tulane University Medical School, and Mark Leggett ä See FEED, page 4G oversee Trinity Episcopal students as they prepare sandwiches.
Finding the spirit Holiday festivities are in full swing
Come out and be part of the lights, the music and the celebrations that mark the holidays New Orleansstyle, because nobody does it like we do. Get in the spirit!
PHOTOS BY CHRIS GRANGER
SOARING IMAGINATIONS
Second-graders at the Willow Lower School in New Orleans paraded around the grounds recently for the ‘Balloons Over Willow’ Thanksgiving event, designed as a mini-Macy’s parade with balloons designed by the students, along with handmade banners and costumes.
STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER
Young visitors pop fog bubbles during City Park’s annual Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans in 2024.
LIGHTING THE WAY
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS: City Park’s fundraiser features more than a million lights, running to Jan. 1. The 2-mile driving tour starts at 4 Friederichs Ave. in New Orleans, and the walking tour, starting at 7 Victory Ave., includes unlimited amusement park rides and access to the Botanical Garden. Tickets start at $7. celebrationintheoaks.com. KENNER’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: The free holiday experience at Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St., Kenner, will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to Dec. 31. Activities include lights, snow, music, food, arts and crafts, weekend vendors, live entertainment and a special appearance from Santa Claus. kenner.la.us. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK: The 39th annual light exhibit kicks off Dec. 1 with a lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in Lafreniere Park’s South
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