The OLÉ Community Outreach Committee wanted to make sure Latinx/Hispanic families had warm meals this holiday season. Interim Community Outreach Committee leader and OLÉ Treasurer Ivette Diaz worked in collaboration with Our Lady of Guadalupe Center and Barroluco Argentine Comfort Food to provide free holiday meals to 30 Latinx/Hispanic families in the Columbus area.

Meals catered by Barroluco for 30 Columbus Latinx/Hispanic families.

Each meal fed a family of 5 to 8 people, and consisted of a chicken dish and sides. The hot meals were catered and delivered by Barroluco Argentine Comfort Food. The meals were delivered on Epiphany Day and were accompanied by a holiday card from OLÉ.

Barroluco staff delivery food to a Latinx/Hispanic family.

All of the families who received complimentary dinners are considered low-income households. The families have been affected by recent lay-offs, impacted by COVID, pregnant mothers, and/or come to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center food pantry. OLÉ is proud to make an impact on our local community, especially during difficult economic times.

Want to help engage with our Latinx/Hispanic neighbors? Consider volunteering for the OLÉ Community Outreach committee. Email OR-latinxstaff@osu.edu for more information.