About 140 people enjoyed the Community Christmas Dinner at the Salvation Army church. Several others had their turkey dinners delivered to their homes.(Photo: John Spitters / Quinte News)
It was another full house at the annual Community Christmas Dinner at Belleville’s Salvation Army church today (Christmas Day).
The turkey with all the trimmings dinner is organized by the Salvation Army and Christmas Sharing and the food and gifts are donated by various companies and other organizations in the community.
Volunteers from various groups cook, serve, and clean up.
Everyone enjoying the dinner was offered poinsettias and a gift bag to take home. Director of the Salvation Army Belleville Community and Family Services, Abby Mills, is seen at the right of the picture.(Photo: John Spitters / Quinte News)
One hundred fifty-eight people registered for this year’s dinner which is meant to provide sustenance to the needy as well as companionship for those alone during the holiday season.
Donations for the dinner came from Duffer’s Chip Wagon, Westside Cafe, Avondale Florist, Reid’s Dairy, Culligan, Hanley Corp. (Tim Hortons), Dewe’s Independent, Metro, the Dundas Street KFC, Gleaners Food Bank, Betty’s Bread, Campbell’s Orchard, Bib’s Meat, One to One Fitness and an anonymous donor.
