LIHUE — Several organizations are offering free meals to the community this week to celebrate Thanksgiving. They include: Salvation Army to serve 2 lunches on Wednesday – The Salvation Army of Kauai Lihue Corps is serving its 53rd annual Thanksgiving
LIHUE — Several organizations are offering free meals to the community this week to celebrate Thanksgiving.
They include:
Salvation Army to serve 2 lunches on Wednesday
– The Salvation Army of Kauai Lihue Corps is serving its 53rd annual Thanksgiving luncheon from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
All are welcome for food, fellowship and entertainment. There will be a meal, including turkey, stuffing, gravy and all the fixings.
The Lihue Seniors Ukulele Band and perennial favorite Larry Rivera, along with his daughter Ilima Rivera and the Hau‘oli Dancers, will perform.
Info: 245-2571
– The Salvation Army Hanapepe Corps will also be serving a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Hanapepe Salvation Army Community Center, next to the ballpark in Hanapepe. Enjoy entertainment presented by the Kekaha and Kalaheo Senior Ukulele Groups.
Info: 335-5441
Kapaa Interfaith Association hosts free lunch Thursday
KAPAA — The Kapaa Interfaith Association, comprised of eight churches in the Kapaa area, will host its annual free Community Thanksgiving Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Community worship will start at 10 a.m. with a turkey meal served starting at 11 a.m. at the All Saints’ Gym in Kapaa, prepared by Mark Oyama and the staff at Mark’s Place and Contemporary Flavors Catering.
Senior citizens and homebound people are entitled to free delivery between Lihue and Anahola.
There is a deadline of today to sign up for the home delivery, and those requesting delivery can call 821-2878, 822-3776, or visit www.allsaintskauai.org/community-thanksgiving-luncheon.html.
“Last year, more than 900 meals were delivered and prepared,” said Sybil Nishioka of the All Saints’ Church. “This year, we are expecting to serve more than 1,000 meals through the generosity of the eight participating churches.”
Participating churches include the All Saints’ Episcopal Church, St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ward II, Kapaa Hongwanji Mission, Kapaa Jodo Mission, Kapaa Seventh Day Adventist, Kapaa United Church of Christ, and the Kapaa First Hawaiian Church.
Anaina Hou Community Park offers Thanksgiving dinner
KILAUEA — Anaina Hou Community Park will present a free community Thanksgiving dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday on the lawn at Kauai Mini Golf in Kilauea.
Local band “Tangled Roots” will provide music to add to the festivities.
“We are truly honored to continue this annual tradition established by Bill and Joan Porter when they founded Anaina Hou to serve as a nonprofit gathering place for our community,” said Jordan Wyle, executive director of Anaina Hou.
“As we celebrate this season of gratitude, we are pleased to invite those in need of a meal or without family and friends to share the day with, to join us at our Thanksgiving table.”
The organization is seeking volunteers to help make the day a success.
“We simply could not fulfill our mission and enrich the lives of our community without the enthusiasm, support and participation of so many members of our diverse community,” Jordan said.
Anyone interested in volunteering or donating food to support the Thanksgiving dinner can contact Crystal Bilyeu, community outreach manager, at 652-6079 or crystal@anainahou.org.
