Contact:  Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate  |  310 566-1530  | 

It's November, which means it's time for St. Monica's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique!  We are very excited and grateful to be sharing this holiday event with you, especially in the midst of the many challenges we've all been experiencing. Rest assured that the heart & spirit of our Dinner & Boutique will be the same, but be prepared for it to look a little different this year. 

Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique 2020

Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 1:00-5:00 p.m.

We are so excited to continue our 41-year tradition of serving our community this holiday season. To ensure that everyone stays safe & healthy, here are the ways in which it will be different this year:

• Guests will received a pre-packed Thanksgiving meal, along with a pre-packed set of brand-new warm clothes and toiletries.  Note that we will not be able to accomodate our guests to enjoy their meal on-site this year.
  
  
• Meals, clothing & toiletries will be shared in a safe & no-contact manner. Masks and social distancing will be required, with access to hand santizer.
  
  
• Homebound meal delivery will occur on Thanksgiving Day, thanks to our partnership with Meals on Wheels West! If you know of anyone who will need meal delivered to their door, contact Christine Gerety at or (310) 566-1531 by Tuesday, Nov. 17.
  
  
• For those wishing to support our efforts, to consider a donation - click the link at right! Due to COVID-19 precautions, we cannot accept any donations of food or clothing.
  
  
• We are not able to accomodate volunteers at this time. However, know that we'll be excited to have you back in person in 2021!

Contact:  Delis Alejandro, Pastoral Associate  |  310 566-1530  | 

It's November, which means it's time for St. Monica's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique!  We are very excited and grateful to be sharing this holiday event with you, especially in the midst of the many challenges we've all been experiencing. Rest assured that the heart & spirit of our Dinner & Boutique will be the same, but be prepared for it to look a little different this year. 

Thanksgiving Dinner & Boutique 2020

Wednesday, Nov. 25 | 1:00-5:00 p.m.

 

We are so excited to continue our 41-year tradition of serving our community this holiday season. To ensure that everyone stays safe & healthy, here are the ways in which it will be different this year:

• Guests will received a pre-packed Thanksgiving meal, along with a pre-packed set of brand-new warm clothes and toiletries.  Note that we will not be able to accomodate our guests to enjoy their meal on-site this year.
  
  
• Meals, clothing & toiletries will be shared in a safe & no-contact manner. Masks and social distancing will be required, with access to hand santizer.
  
  
• Homebound meal delivery will occur on Thanksgiving Day, thanks to our partnership with Meals on Wheels West! If you know of anyone who will need meal delivered to their door, contact Christine Gerety at or (310) 566-1531 by Tuesday, Nov. 17.
  
  
• For those wishing to support our efforts, to consider a donation - click the link at right! Due to COVID-19 precautions, we cannot accept any donations of food or clothing.
  
  
• We are not able to accomodate volunteers at this time. However, know that we'll be excited to have you back in person in 2021!

 

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Cash Donations

We are currently accept cash donations to aid our efforts. Make your gift online or leave a check made payable to St. Monica Catholic Church  at the Parish Office, attn: Thanksgiving Dinner.

 

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FAQ

Where can I go if I need help?
This is not an exhaustive list but a good place to start.

• 211
  The LA County 24 hour referral center for resources including food, and shelter.
• Ocean Park Community Center
  A network of housing and services that assist low-income, homeless and at-risk youth, adults and families, battered women and their children, and people living with mental illness.
• St. Joseph Center
  Helps homeless men and women, as well as working poor families, build the inner resources and tools needed to become productive, stable, and self-supporting members of the community.
• Chrysalis
  Helps low-income and homeless residents in Santa Monica remove barriers to employment. The agency’s work in Santa Monica includes employment workshops and an on-staff weekly presence in the Pico Neighborhood at Virginia Avenue Park.
• Venice Family Clinic
  Provides free, quality health care to people in need including homeless and low-income individuals in Santa Monica.

Corporate & Individual Sponsors

Contact:  Delis Alejandro at   for more information.

 Donation Levels

• $2,500 Founder
  Your gift will buy 125 sleeping bags, 50 Turkey Dinners for 6, or 500 Sturdy Ponchos.
  We will list your name in the bulletin and on our website.
• $1,000 Supporter
  Your gift will buy 50 sleeping bags, 20 Turkey Dinners or 200 Sturdy Ponchos.
  We will list your name in the bulletin and on our website.
• $500 Friend
  Your gift will buy 25 sleeping bags, 10 Turkey Dinners or 100 Sturdy Ponchos.
  We will list your name in the bulletin.

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