WBRZ - Baton Rouge

St. Vincent de Paul is opening its dining room to the poor and homeless this Easter.

Volunteers will serve a hot Easter meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Easter baskets filled with goodies will also be given to guests 12 years old and younger.

Last year volunteers served more than 216-thousand meals to those in need.

News 2 will have more on this story at 5:30 p.m.