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The 14th Annual Community Christmas Dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 at the VFW in Hays, located at 22nd and Vine. The dinner is sponsored by New Life Center and the VFW.
The meal will consist of roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, and a dinner roll. Christmas dinner is donated and cooked by the men of the VFW, who generously give their time Christmas Day, and prior, to prepare.
The meal is free of charge. Donations are accepted. Donations that are received will be given to organizations that serve and assist area residents in an effort to 'give back' all that has been given. The Community Christmas Dinner began with the vision to bring the community together for a Christmas meal, and to return to the true reason for the season - the remembrance and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas can quickly become overshadowed by the busyness that tends to arise with the holiday season, and focus loss regarding the true meaning.
The Community Christmas Dinner offers a time to refocus on the birth of Christ, provides the opportunity for community members to serve and be served, and simply enjoy each other's company.
Though Jesus is acknowledged all are welcome regardless of personal beliefs. Service also extends beyond the walls of the VFW through the delivery of meals to those who are homebound.
The Community Christmas Dinner stands upon the scripture that “Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:8), and the dinner has continued to be an example of this love, thanks to Christ’s leading and the volunteers who graciously give their time
.For those wishing to volunteer, volunteer opportunities will be available on Christmas Day prior to the meal, during the meal, and after, in decorating, serving and cleaning the VFW Hall. Volunteer opportunities can include directing traffic, filling to-go boxes for delivery, greeting community members, filling and providing drinks, assisting with carrying plates, clearing tables, delivering meals, washing dishes, cleaning after the event, and other miscellaneous tasks that arise.
Desserts for the meal are also provided by community members, and these remain needed at this time. For anyone who is homebound and would like a meal delivered, please contact using the information below.
If you wish to volunteer, provide desserts, or make a donation, please also use the following contact information:785-675-1344 email: [email protected]