The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will host the annual Easter Feast for its homeless guests and community members in need, 2 p.m. Thursday, March 28 in at the main dining hall, 535 E. Yanonali St.
The event offers an opportunity to gather, share a meal, and celebrate the holiday in a safe, festive, and welcoming environment, the Rescue Mission said.
The Easter Feast is free and open to anyone who needs a warm meal and a safe place to celebrate the holiday. Volunteers will serve a ham dinner restaurant-style prepared by the residents in the 12-month Residential Treatment Program.
“The biggest problem on our streets isn’t drugs, poverty, hunger, or homelessness. It’s hopelessness,” said Rolf Geyling, president of the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission. “Right now, there are men and women in Santa Barbara trapped in hopelessness.
“This Easter, we can share the grace, love, and transformative power of Jesus with them. Often, that starts with something as simple as a meal, which can be the beginning of a journey toward renewal and hope.”