Thanks for Giving

In 2015, the first Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner was held. The Penn Yan Elks Lodge graciously agreed to the use of their centrally located, handicapped accessible facility. Currently, a team of community- minded volunteers organizes what has become an annual event in our communities.

On Thanksgiving Day, the Eighth Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner served over 350 Thanksgiving dinners in the Penn Yan and Dundee areas. There are many, many individuals, businesses, and organizations that helped make this possible.

Financial support was provided by The Birkett Mills and Carey’s Lumber, Penn Yan Elks Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose 2030, Lyons National Bank, Milo Lodge #108, Community Bank, Penn Yan Rotary, and Penn Yan Lions Club. The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund has matched the generous contributions from our donors.

We wish to thank the Penn Yan United Methodist Church for the use of their kitchen facilities. Also, thanks to Angel’s Café and the Penn Yan Fire Department for allowing use of their equipment.

And to the many, many community- minded volunteers who gave of their time to make this event possible, thank you! They sliced roasted turkey, chopped celery and onions for dressing, baked pies, prepared the side dishes, filled take out boxes, delivered over 200 meals, and served those who chose to dine in at the Elks Club.

The organizing team for this event is thankful that we live in such a generous and caring community. May the blessing experienced at Thanksgiving continue through the remainder of the Holiday Season.

Gratefully,

The Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Team: Connie Glover, Alicen Yonts, and Carolyn Benedict

Thanks for Giving

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