(Michigan City, IN) - The Salvation Army of Michigan City will host its annual Thanksgiving Community Meal on Thursday, November 28th.  It'll be from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

 

Majors Dale and Becky Simmons, who oversee the Salvation Army, remind the public that this meal is free and open to anyone in the community that needs a place to spend Thanksgiving Day.

“To us, Thanksgiving is about people being together,” Major Becky Simmons said.

 

“We serve this meal so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal with turkey, ham, and all the sides.  We don’t want anyone to spend this holiday alone, so if you’re looking for someone to celebrate with come have lunch with us,” she said. 

Plated meals will be available for dining in the chapel at The Salvation Army, at 1201 Franklin Street.

 

Warm meals will also be available for pick up.

Turkeys and hams for the feast are donated by the Rotary Club of Michigan City and will be prepared by Blue Chip Casino.

 

Local physicians also contribute financially to the meal every year.
 

“We love how giving this community is and how generously people give of their time and resources to help the less fortunate,” she said.