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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kimberly George, Director of Marketing and Development
423-503-1801 or kimbelry_george@uss.salvationarmy.org
Date: November 27, 2008
Salvation Army Plans to Deliver Over 500 Thanksgiving Dinners and Join in Feeding 2000 at the First TN Pavilion!
Chattanooga, TN – For The Salvation Army, "Thanksgiving" is a tradition of "thanking" volunteers and "giving" warm meals to all who are in need. The Salvation Army will deliver meals to those who are unable to leave their homes. Deliveries to shut-ins and seniors will begin at 11:00 AM from The Salvation Army located at 800 McCallie Avenue.
The Salvation Army has joined the Community Kitchen, the Union Gospel Mission, the Mayor's office, and other churches in the Unity in the Community – A Thanksgiving Day Celebration in its community wide feeding for the homeless and struggling families. They are expecting close to 2000 guests and volunteers at the First Tennessee Pavilion. Cooking will begin as early as 5:30 AM. Dinner will be served 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Shuttles will be picking up guests beginning at 10:30 from The Salvation Army McCallie Ave, Union Gospel Mission, Community Kitchen, Miller Park, Forrest Avenue United Methodist, The Salvation Army East Lake, and Love Fellowship Baptist.
The Salvation Army would also like to thank Southern Provision Co. for donating this year's turkey and the Acropolis for cooking them.
All are encouraged and welcome. For more information please contact Kimberly George at 423-503-1801.
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