Chef Merito® and the Union Rescue Mission Unite to Bring the Flavor of Thanksgiving to Thousands of Homeless

VAN NUYS, Calif., Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Holidays near us, we are reminded more than ever of the importance of giving back to those less fortunate. Just like in past years, this year Chef Merito is honored to join forces with the Union Rescue Mission in the preparation of a very special Thanksgiving meal for the more than 2,000 expected guests. The volunteers at the Union Rescue Mission will use a key ingredient: Chef Merito' Mojo Criollo Marinade to prepare for what promises to be a delicious celebration.

Union Rescue Mission CEO, Rev. Andy Bales said, "Since our friends experiencing homelessness spend all year long on the streets, we decided to invite everyone into our home for a delicious meal in celebration of Thanksgiving. We even invited Chef Merito to help us spice up our Fried Turkeys with his world famous seasonings!! We hope and pray that this will be another step towards connecting our friends and moving closer to the day when not one precious person will be left on the streets of our city."

"At Chef Merito we take pride in helping enhance the flavor of our Customer's dishes. We feel very privileged to be part of this special occasion and contribute in any way possible to make this meal for thousands even more complete," stated Jose Corugedo, CEO and President. "We would like to invite our colleagues in the media and retail industry, and our customers to join us in the effort by donating their time," he added.

Please join Chef Merito's effort to help make a difference, along with Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles. Here's how you can help:

• You can drop off new socks and undergarments, for the colder months ahead
• You can donate money to help put dinner on the table of those less fortunate, using the link: https://secure3.convio.net/urm/site/Donation2?df_id=1300&1300.donation=form1
• You can become a volunteer year-round. Please sign up at: http://urm.org/get-involved/volunteer/

About Chef Merito^®
Chef Merito, is a family owned business established nearly 30 years ago, offers a full line of seasonings, herbs, spices and special seasoning blends to enhance the flavor or any meal, in particular any Mexican, Spanish and Latin American cooking. Their complete line of seasonings for chicken, pork, red meat, fish or vegetables make any meal a culinary delight. All their seasonings are 100% natural, and most are Kosher certified. In 2013 they were named the Official Seasoning for the L.A. Dodgers. For more information on the Chef Merito^® products please visit www.chefmerito.com

About the Union Rescue Mission
Founded in 1891, the Union Rescue Mission (URM) is dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness. They provide comprehensive emergency and long-term services to their guests to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. URM is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1891. For more information visit: http://urm.org/

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