The Salvation Army Needs 500 Turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinners

REDLANDS, CA— This Thanksgiving, The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, at the Hospitality House & Family Transitional Living Center, 925 W. 10th St., San Bernardino.

“We’re serving a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, and pie,” said Naomi Kuhlman, the program director. “We still need 500 turkeys and many side dishes. Whatever people have on hand to donate, we need.”

The Salvation Army encourages donations of turkey, ham, side dishes, and other food items. Call (909) 888-1336 to plan ahead or volunteer to serve the Thanksgiving dinner.

The annual Thanksgiving meal attracts hundreds of families and individuals who cannot afford to buy their own dinner. People travel from all areas of the Inland Empire to join the celebration. The San Bernardino event serves about 200 people each year.

Dozens of volunteers assist in preparing food and serving meals to families throughout the day. In recent years, as many as 50 volunteers have helped the San Bernardino Corps prepare and serve dinner.

“Thanksgiving should be a special day for everyone, not just for those who can afford it,” says Kuhlman. The Salvation Army will also prepare and distribute food boxes to about 500 families this Thanksgiving. Your donations can help families in need.

Other Salvation Army Corps in the Inland Empire are also planning Thanksgiving dinners, though many will take place the day before Thanksgiving. To receive information about the dates and times of dinners at other corps, or to volunteer, please call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or 1-800-725-2769.

Donors are encouraged to drop off turkeys, hams, canned food, cash, checks, or gift cards at the Salvation Army’s Corps Office located at 838 Alta Street, Redlands, 92373. For additional information, please call (909) 792-6868.