Community organizations prepare to deliver huge Thanksgiving dinners

“We’ll try to beef that (hampers) up with a little bit of an extra bonus in trying to make that thanksgiving dinner and weekend a little more pleasurable,” he said.

While the rise in demand and drop in donations has created some headaches, Law says the Salvation Army has still been able to operate like normal due to extensive planning and the generosity of our community members who still find ways to donate.

Beyond its usual services, Law says the Salvation Army also supports around 50 other service providers in our community, with St. Vincent de Paul being one of them. St. Vincent de Paul is planning a huge turkey dinner this upcoming Sunday for anyone who would like to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast.

“We plan to do a full turkey dinner with potatoes, mixed vegetables, turkey, ham, stuffing, and desserts, and then of course beverages, tea or coffee for anyone who is in need and anyone who wants to come by and pick up a thanksgiving dinner,” President of the Board of Directors at St. Vincent De Paul Bernie Goold said.

St. Vincent de Paul will begin serving meals at 12:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent de Paul Drop in Centre. All the preparations for Thanksgiving are already complete, but for anyone who would like to help out Goold said they always appreciate volunteers, as a little help can go a long way.

“We are open seven days a week and we do depend on volunteers. Two or three hours just makes a difference in the lives of those we serve, so we’re always looking,” she said.

by Tommy Osborne

Community organizations prepare to deliver huge Thanksgiving dinners

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