VFW and Wellington Food Bank to hold Thanksgiving dinners
by Amber Countryman, Sumner Newscow — Many people don’t have a place to go to eat Thanksgiving dinner. In Wellington, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post and Wellington Food Bank both offer a free holiday meal that is open to the public.
The annual VFW meal will be held this coming Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. at the VFW Hall. The meal is free and open to the public and you don’t have to be a member of the post to partake in the meal. Those attending are more than welcome to bring a side dish or dessert.
They will be serving turkey, dressing, and all of the “fixins”. The meal is first come, first served, and will begin after the opening ceremonies and prayer.
The Wellington Food Bank’s annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, promptly at noon. The meal is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted and appreciated. Anyone can attend the free dinner.
They have six turkeys donated by Walmart, mashed potatoes and gravy, baked beans, corn, dressing, green beans, rolls, sweet potatoes, side salads and desserts donated by local churches.
Attendees are more than welcome to bring side dishes and desserts if they choose to. There are no take-outs available, meals must be eaten at the hall. No Wellington Area Local Transit rides are available that day, and you must provide your own transportation.
If there are other community or church Thanksgiving get together, mention it in the comment section below and we will get it on the main story.
