The Free Community Christmas meal will be held again with a few small changes due to Covid concerns. We believe no one should have to spend Christmas without a great meal. Just call 715-644-2693 by December 15, 2021 to reserve a meal for pickup or delivery. Meals will be available on December 21, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Vineyard Church east of Stanley on County Highway X.

The meal will consist of a Christmas box of pre-packaged meat items and select sides that individuals can prepare for their Christmas meal. There is such a need for this meal in our area. Fourteen years ago we delivered 125 meals in 2019 it was over 350 meals served; in 2020 60 laundry baskets of food were picked up or delivered serving over 220 meals. Due to limited amounts of meals available emphasis will be for the elderly, those receiving Meals on Wheels and individuals who spend Christmas alone.

As evidenced by the many wonderful volunteers and benefactors of the past years, this is an event our Communities are behind and enjoy doing – giving back to others. In these trying times there is still a need for this Christmas blessing. Monetary donations are appreciated to bless as many as possible, your expression of generosity may be mailed to Trinity Vineyard Church P.O. Box 46 Stanley, WI 54768 notate in memo CHRISTMAS DINNER. Thank you for helping others.

“The whole event is just a blessing to all who receive and all who help,” said Linda Hakes, chairperson.