(La Porte, IN) - The Pax center in la Porte announced it will host its annual Christmas Day Community Meal again this year on Christmas Day. The dinnger will be from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at their facility at 605 Washington St., La Porte, IN.

Pastor Nate Loucks said the free meal is open to everyone in the community.

“We’re grateful for the generous support of Sons of the American Legion Post 297 in New Carlisle and Groceries by Joe, who helped make this meal possible through their donations,” he said.

The community is also invited to contribute homemade desserts for the dinner. Loucks said dessert donations can be dropped off on Saturday, December 21, between 9 and 10:30 a.m., or on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to Noon. If you're bringing desserts, they should be packaged in containers that do not need to be returned. 

The Pax Center is affiliated with State Street Community Church where Loucks serves as pastor.