Serve the Need in Johnston County will hold their annual Community Thanksgiving Meal this Wednesday, November 21st. Organizers are preparing meals for 3,000 plus people across Johnston County.
The free meal includes the traditional Thanksgiving menu of turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce and dessert donated and prepared by the Civitan Club, St. Ann Catholic Church, First Baptist Church of Clayton and Horne Memorial Methodist Church, the Woman’s Club of Clayton, Zaxby’s, Clayton Steakhouse, Waste Industries, and Clayton Residential Rentals. Turkeys are donated by Butterball and Grifols.
Volunteers from Serve the Need and the community work as greeters, seaters, and servers. Youth groups are also involved — the Clayton High School Junior ROTC works as parkers and baggers, St. Ann’s Faith Formation Class as card givers, and even the Girl Scout Brownie/Junior Troop in Clayton make place-mats for tables. Around 75 volunteers participate in the event each year.
“This is a community effort,” stated Serve the Need founder, the late Dr. Norwood Williams. He attributes its success to the many community sponsors and volunteers. “It is a great fellowship to those needing and deserving of a sit-down Thanksgiving meal with their families amid the warmth and friendship of caring and loving volunteers.”
Over 3,000 meals will be served along with warm fellowship on the special Thanksgiving holiday.
To volunteer your time or make a financial donation email info@servetheneedjc.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 21st Meal Locations:
11am- 2pm Clayton Civitan Club, 340 McCullers Street, Downtown Clayton
5pm – 7pm Clayton First Baptist Church, 411 N. Fayetteville Street, Downtown Clayton
Those planning to attend are encouraged to pick up a free meal tickets in advance at one of the following locations:
Clayton Area Ministries, 704 E. Main Street , Clayton or by calling 919-553-5654.
St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 4057 US 70 Business West, Clayton or by calling 919-934-2084.
The deadline for free ticket pick-up is Tuesday, November 20th.
You will need to turn in your ticket upon entrance on Wednesday, November 21st
For questions or more information, call 919-550-0614.
