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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 10, 2008
'Unity In The Community' to Serve Homeless & Hungry on Thanksgiving: Turkeys Needed!
Chattanooga, TN – The second annual "Unity in the Community: A Thanksgiving Day Celebration!" will serve a holiday meal to Chattanooga's less fortunate on Thanksgiving Day in the First Tennessee Pavilion across from Finley Stadium. Unity in the Community is a consortium of local social service agencies, churches, businesses and the Chattanooga Mayor's office.
Last year, more than 1,000 meals were served, and Unity in the Community expects to serve over 2,000 meals this year. To ensure there is enough food, the community is being asked to donate frozen turkeys and other food items over the next two weeks (November 10–21). Food donations may be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 800 McCallie Avenue, or the Community Kitchen at 727 East 11th Street. Frozen turkeys are the major need, but other items include:
- #10 cans of sweet potatoes
- cans of cranberry sauce
- frozen rolls
- frozen pumpkin pies
Besides the traditional Thanksgiving meal, hot showers, clean clothing and spiritual encouragement will be offered. Entertainment will be presented during the meal serving time, which is from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, on Thursday, November 27. The First Tennessee Pavilion is located at 1826 Carter Street.
"We anticipate serving twice as many homeless and hungry folks this year. It will be a great day of celebration for everyone who takes part," said Charlie Hughes, Executive Director of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Salvation Army Marketing and Development Director, Kimberly George, added, "We are so proud of our community for pulling together for this event. This shows the true heart of Chattanooga"
For more information on donating food or volunteering for "Unity in the Community: A Thanksgiving Day Celebration!" please contact Kathy Spangler of the Community Kitchen at 756-4222 or Will Hale of The Salvation Army at 756-1023.
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