The Riverside kitchen team, led by local chef Elana Blanco, will prepare 250 meals with turkey donated by Romul’s of Hood River. The menu includes all the classics: stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies and pumpkin pie. Much of the food will be procured through Gorge Grown Food Network.
You can help by becoming a volunteer: Visit tinyurl.com/5y3pausc. Slots are available to prepare and serve food and assist with clean-up. You can also call the church at 541-386-1412.
HOOD RIVER — With the support of local community partners at Gorge Ecumenical Ministries (GEM), Riverside Community Church will be hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner in the Riverview Room, from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. All are welcome.
The Riverside kitchen team, led by local chef Elana Blanco, will prepare 250 meals with turkey donated by Romul’s of Hood River. The menu includes all the classics: stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies and pumpkin pie. Much of the food will be procured through Gorge Grown Food Network.
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Riverside is located at 317 State St. This is the 11th year the church has hosted the free community meal.
“If you’re looking for a way to spend Thanksgiving, we encourage inviting your friends and family to enjoy a free meal with community members. This event is a meaningful time of connection” says Riverside Event coordinator Kathryn Murray. “Live music from Tom Kaser on the piano makes the day especially festive."
The Riverside kitchen team, led by local chef Elana Blanco, will prepare 250 meals with turkey donated by Romul’s of Hood River. The menu includes all the classics: stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies and pumpkin pie. Much of the food will be procured through Gorge Grown Food Network.
“We are blessed to share in the bounty provided by our local growers,” said Riverside Interim Pastor Beth Lyon. “What a great gift to enjoy a delicious meal with community members and engage with friends old and new.”
You can support this event in one of three ways:
You can help by becoming a volunteer: Visit tinyurl.com/5y3pausc. Slots are available to prepare and serve food and assist with clean-up. You can also call the church at 541-386-1412.
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• Become a volunteer. Sign-ups are available via Sign-up Genius at tinyurl.com/5y3pausc. Slots are available to prepare and serve food, and assist with clean-up. You can also call the church at 541-386-1412 to sign up.
• Make a financial contribution. Online donations can be made at www.riversideucc.com or by mailing a check, payable to Riverside Community Church, PO Box 656, Hood River, OR 97031, with “Thanksgiving Meal” in the memo line.
• Invite your family and friends to dinner. Off-street parking is available in the rear of the church, or on State Street. Parking is free on Thanksgiving Day.
Riverside Community Church is a United Church of Christ.
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