The aroma of a home-cooked meal, the laughter shared around a table, the comfort of loved ones gathered close – these are the heart of the holiday season. But for many families in our community, this simple joy is a struggle they face every day, especially around the holidays.

At the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC), we are grateful for the generosity of friends like you, whose support enables us to provide food, comfort, and community to those who need it most.

Nourishing Body and Soul

This season, as many gather around tables filled with loved ones, others face the reality of empty plates and tight budgets. Our food programs are a vital source of nourishment and stability for hundreds of families across the Madison area.

With your support, our Free Meal Program offers a hot, nutritious meal every weekday to anyone in need, no questions asked. Our Food Pantry provides groceries and essential supplies, allowing families to prepare meals even when their budgets are stretched to the breaking point. And our Food Pantry Garden, lovingly tended by volunteers, adds fresh, healthy ingredients to our Food Pantry, and the meals we serve.

Sharing the Gift of a Meal

This holiday season, you can help us nourish our community – body and soul. Your gift will ensure that families can gather around a table filled with warmth and sustenance, not worry and hunger.

And thanks to the generosity of a few special donors, your gift can go even further! If you are among the first to give this holiday season, every dollar you donate will be matched, doubling your impact and providing twice the support to those who need it most.

Welcoming the Stranger

At CMC, we believe in serving everyone who needs our services, regardless of their background. This commitment to inclusivity extends to our staff as well. By building a team that reflects our diverse community, we foster a deeper understanding of the needs we serve and strengthen our ability to provide compassionate care.

A Community of Hope

This holiday season, I invite you to join our mission of providing not just food, but hope and dignity to those who walk through our doors. Imagine the relief on a parent's face as they bring home a warm meal, the joy of children sharing laughter around a table they can finally afford to fill. Your support allows us to continue this vital work, offering nourishment, comfort, and the promise of a brighter future to those who might

otherwise feel alone. This year, will you be the one to make that difference? Please, join us in sharing the gift of a meal and the warmth of community this holiday season.

You can make a secure online donation right here or by sending a check to 1862 Beld St, Madison, WI 53713. Every gift, large or small, makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity

With gratitude,

Steve Maurice Director

Catholic Multicultural Center

P.S. Remember, your gift can go twice as far with our matching gift challenge! You can also support the work of the CMC through stock donations, Qualified Charitable Distributions from your retirement account, and through a Donor Advised Fund. If you have questions about any of these options, please call Becca at 608-441-3247 or email becca@cmcmadison.org

Hope & Nourishment for our Community