St. Vincent de Paul Society’s dining hall gets updated

YOUNGSTOWN — Wayne Murray wanted to make the dining hall he runs look like home to the hundreds it serves daily.

“I wanted this to feel like a safe haven,” said Murray, dining-hall manager.

He wanted the coffee crowd that comes around at 6 a.m. to the St. Vincent de Paul Society dining hall at 208 W. Front St. to feel warmed not just by the coffee, but by the atmosphere.

For the lunch crowd, he wanted to offer more than just a warm meal.

With help from the community and donations, Murray and other leaders at St. Vincent have brightened the dining hall with a fresh coat of cream-colored paint, some new wall hangings and wall quotes.

“The way I look at it, this is just the beginning, and I want to continue to do more improvements,” Murray said.

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