Reggie Bush treats and serves the needy at Christmas in New Orleans
New Orleans needy were fed and clothed this Christmas day by Bridge House. And many were treated to a special guest for a little while.
People lined up early for the Bridge House feast. Volunteers dished out hot Christmas dinner for dozens who bundled up on this cold Christmas day.
"I was hoping to find some good Christmas dinner and I did. I'm very grateful," said one of the guests, Kenny Ralph.
Saints Running Back Reggie Bush and his mother also showed up to help serve. Guests were very excited to meet and talk to him as he tried to take care of their needs.
"It's a very humbling experience for me, getting a chance to meet with the people who obviously are less fortunate, you know it makes you appreciate the finer things and the little things that you have in life," Bush said.
After dining on a holiday meal, Bridge House had another treat for people: clothes, shoes and other items to carry them through this season.
"It's important because a lot of these people that you see here that have come here is all they have is the clothes on their back," said Wayne Olivio, Bridge House's Income Development Director.
They patiently waited in line to receive their gifts. Volunteers tried to match as best as possible everyone's sizes. Abraham Mendoza was very grateful for his gift bag on Christmas.
"Sometime I sleep in the street. You know what I mean, you know?" Mendoza said.
He's homeless and has no family here in New Orleans, while he's a little lonely on Christmas day. He and many of these people appreciate the giving spirit of Bridge House on this holiday.
Bridge House is a substance abuse treatment center for the needy and/or homeless. The meal was provided by Harrah's.
Original Article by WGNO in New Orleans
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