ThanksgivingDinner - Elko First Baptist Church

2009 Thanksgiving Community Feast Since 1992, Elko First Baptist Church has hosted a community Thanksgiving Feast. This dinner is served on Thanksgiving Day – this year it was on Thursday, November 26. Complete meals - turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, other side dishes and dessert - were delivered in the morning to homes of those unable to get out, and then served here at The Elko Senior Center in the afternoon. In 2008, we served about 400 people. This year, we served that many and maybe more! We also offered some clothes, blankets and LOTS of coats – some second hand but clean, some brand new – socks and toiletries to those who need them. We provided a warm, welcoming place for people to spend the afternoon. A group from Calvary Baptist put on a puppet show that was really enjoyed by all ages, and the worship team from our church provided background praise music during part of the afternoon. For the third year, our local Albertson's grocery store received donations toward complete turkey meals, which formed the basis of our dinners. Many other churches, groups, and individuals also contributed food and money for the dinner. A BIG thank-you to all of the folks who helped us out from the community and to those who came and gave some of their time to prepare, serve, and deliver the meals. At least 10 churches were represented, as well as "C" Shift from the City Fire Department, and other folks just interested in helping out. It was a wonderful blessing to our community!