Salvation Army's Across Milwaukee-area To Host Thanksgiving Drive Thru's, Sit Down Meals
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Salvation Army’s Across Milwaukee-area To Host Thanksgiving Drive Thru’s, Sit Down Meals
MILWAUKEE – Multiple Salvation Army locations throughout the Milwaukee area will be hosting Thanksgiving meals on November 24 and 25.
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s Oak Creek Corps: Hosting Thanksgiving dinner for local senior citizens residing at Booth Manor from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 24. This year, the meal will be prepared by local restaurateur and Salvation Army community partner, Charlie DeWitt, owner/operator of Jim Dandy's Pub & Grill. About 250 people are expected. 8853 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center: The Marquette University basketball team will be preparing and serving a Thanksgiving meal for the men (and their families) staying at the rehabilitation center at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. About 100 people are expected. 324 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
The Salvation Army of Waukesha: Will be distributing to-go meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. 445 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188.
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County’s Citadel Corps: Will be distributing to-go meals for the community from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. 4129 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. The Salvation Army tracks the level of need across the country with the Human Needs Index (Human NeedsIndex.org). Locally, 87 cents of every dollar raised is used to support programs and services in Milwaukee County.