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Now is the time to help families not as fortunate as your own by donating to the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Wellington Food Bank.
The traditional turkey and side dishes will be served at the Wellington Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at noon Thanksgiving Day, according to Susan Musson, coordinator.
"We expect at least 200 people," stated Musson. "Costs are up this year. For instance, sweet potatoes are 98 cents a pound and we need over 40 pounds." Considering the economic conditions, more people may be attending this year than even expected.
Eleven turkeys over 20 pounds each will be roasted. Churches will be providing salads, side dishes, and desserts. Thirty individual volunteers are required to see that all goes well the day of the event.
Donations from businesses as well as individuals will be greatly appreciated. So far, WalMart has donated dinner rolls, Sonic has donated cups and napkins, and Penny's Dinner has donated the butter and jelly.
Monetary donations of $15-$20 will make a significant difference and helping hands with food preparation and serving are always welcome.
Tabitha Farley is one of the young ladies that has been volunteering with the dinner for at least 8 years. It is now an annual tradition for her.
Outside the holiday dinner, the Food Bank always needs donations for regular operation. There has been an increase of 10% in people needing the service it provides and over 9000 people have received the assistance in 2011 alone.
"We have seen over 1000 people in each of the past three months," added Musson.
The Food Bank Community Thanksgiving dinner started 23 years ago with 2-3 families served. Susan Musson's mother Shirley coordinated it the majority of time.
"This is my second year on my own," said Susan Musson. "I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes smoothly."
For more information and to donate or volunteer, contact the Wellington Food Bank at 326-5301.
*Drop off your donations to the Wellington Community Food Bank. They need: Sugar, flour, tomato products, salt, chili, popcorn, hot chocolate, pork and beans, snack and graham crackers, jello, vegetable oil, and peanut butter.
Now is the time to help families not as fortunate as your own by donating to the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Wellington Food Bank.
The traditional turkey and side dishes will be served at the Wellington Knights of Columbus Hall beginning at noon Thanksgiving Day, according to Susan Musson, coordinator.
"We expect at least 200 people," stated Musson. "Costs are up this year. For instance, sweet potatoes are 98 cents a pound and we need over 40 pounds." Considering the economic conditions, more people may be attending this year than even expected.
Eleven turkeys over 20 pounds each will be roasted. Churches will be providing salads, side dishes, and desserts. Thirty individual volunteers are required to see that all goes well the day of the event.
Donations from businesses as well as individuals will be greatly appreciated. So far, WalMart has donated dinner rolls, Sonic has donated cups and napkins, and Penny's Dinner has donated the butter and jelly.
Monetary donations of $15-$20 will make a significant difference and helping hands with food preparation and serving are always welcome.
Tabitha Farley is one of the young ladies that has been volunteering with the dinner for at least 8 years. It is now an annual tradition for her.
Outside the holiday dinner, the Food Bank always needs donations for regular operation. There has been an increase of 10% in people needing the service it provides and over 9000 people have received the assistance in 2011 alone.
"We have seen over 1000 people in each of the past three months," added Musson.
The Food Bank Community Thanksgiving dinner started 23 years ago with 2-3 families served. Susan Musson's mother Shirley coordinated it the majority of time.
"This is my second year on my own," said Susan Musson. "I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes smoothly."
For more information and to donate or volunteer, contact the Wellington Food Bank at 326-5301.
*Drop off your donations to the Wellington Community Food Bank. They need: Sugar, flour, tomato products, salt, chili, popcorn, hot chocolate, pork and beans, snack and graham crackers, jello, vegetable oil, and peanut butter.
