Local businesses, along with Marriott Management Service on campus and individuals, donate the food, which includes a nutritious hot stew, bread, pastries and a beverage. Program organizers have established a designated route to distribute the food. Students who traveled home last summer also donated huge amounts of food to the group. A speaker, who has not yet been named, will give a motivational talk to volunteers. Commemorating One Year of Service to the St. Louis Community.
Volunteers also hope to distribute food packets for children at the bash.
The barbecue will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at a hall at 812 Allen St., next to St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Soulard. About 50 students will serve barbecue to 300 people from four local homeless shelters. Because of its growth, the student-run organization recently formed its first board of directors, which is made up of students, administrators and individuals from the sponsoring organizations. A vice president has not been elected. Kint and Schlesinger also are members of the board.