On Dec. 21, the Parish of the Holy Cross, Bridgeton, held a blanket drive at the new Pope Francis Food Pantry and distributed food. Above from left, Father Vincent Guest, pastor, leads the community in prayer; Adora Robio gives away a blanket; Rusty Brady, Father Guest, and Terri Ponzi offer coffee and donuts to people. The parish started the food pantry in response to the increasing number of people who come to the parish seeking assistance.
Photos by Alan M. Dumoff