St. James GUMBO is BACK!
St. James GUMBO is Here!
It’s that time to pull out our gumbo pots to celebrate 71 years of serving the community food, fun, and fellowship, with two opportunities to participate:
Fridays, March 3 & 24, 2023.
Lunch: 11 am - 1 pm (Dine-In, Take-Out, or Drive-Thru Pickup)
Pre-Ordered Take-Out Orders: Pick up in your car on the Northbound Lane on North Fourth Street in front of Bishops Hall.
HISTORY
This Baton Rouge Lenten tradition started in 1951 and has grown into a hallmark event the city looks forward to every year. Hundreds of volunteers serve thousands of bowls of delicious gumbo to the city, raising money for church ministries and bringing the greater Baton Rouge community together for food and fellowship.
MENU & PRICING: Shrimp or Chicken & Sausage Gumbo is available
Gumbo Boxed Lunch: $12
Gumbo Quart: $18
Gumbo Pint: $12
Steamed Rice Quart: $ 2
Steamed Rice Pint: $ 1
Bread $1
Pint of Coleslaw: $3
Desserts: $1
*Boxed lunch includes gumbo, rice, coleslaw, bread, and dessert.
PRE-ORDERING
Order Online at stjamesgumbo.org:
• February 27 at 8 a.m. – March 2 at noon for March 3 Gumbo
• March 21 at 8 a.m. – March 23 at noon for March 24 Gumbo
Phone Orders can be placed from 8 - 10 a.m. by calling (225) 387-5141 on March 3 and
March 24.
Pre-Ordered Take-Out Orders: Pick up in your car on the Northbound Lane on
North Fourth Street in front of Bishops Hall.