STERLING, Kan — Since 1978, individuals and groups in Sterling have cooperated to host one of the largest feasts in Kansas, the Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner.

Volunteers will be preparing and serving the meal from 500-700 dinners. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, in the Sterling College cafeteria (located in the Student Union Building on campus).

The menu will feature turkey & dressing, mashed & sweet potatoes; gravy, ham, green beans, relishes, French bread, dessert & drinks.  Guests who wish to do so may bring desserts & salads.  Cash donations will be accepted, but the organizers emphasize that the meal is free to all.  Canned & other goods (including soaps, detergents and paper products) for the area food banks are strongly encouraged.

Meals will be delivered to area shut-ins, as well.  Persons requesting this service should call Carol Bingle with phone number and address.

Many organizations in Sterling, including the Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotary club, Silver Threads, Presbyterian manor, some SC cafeteria staff, area churches, and many individuals cooperate to provide the free meal.  If you wish to volunteer, please call one of the contact persons.

People are encouraged to come and bring guests. It’s a time when Sterling College students who aren’t able to go home for the holidays and people who live alone have an opportunity to eat Thanksgiving dinner with others.  Many people who come have made it an annual tradition.

Contact persons: Paul & Carol Bingle 620-278-3015 or 620-204-0315.