BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — On a day centered around hope and renewal, St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge opened its doors Sunday to ensure no one in the community had to spend Easter alone.
Volunteers gathered early to serve a special Easter lunch, welcoming guests with warm meals, conversation, and a message of compassion. Organizers say the annual tradition is about more than food — it’s about connection.
“This is a really special day. As Christians, this is the most happy and joyful day of the year for us. So we want to share that with our neighbors,” said Sunnie Johnson-Lain, president and CEO of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge…