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First Baptist, area churches prepare to feed up to 1500
[November 21, 2012]

First Baptist, area churches prepare to feed up to 1500


CULLMAN, Nov 21, 2012 (The Cullman Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- With the aroma of several baking turkeys flowing through the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church of Cullman, Grover Reeves took a minute to rest Tuesday, as he and others were busy preparing for the annual free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday.



Twenty-three turkeys down, 62 more to go. Oh, and the green beans and scalloped potatoes.

"We won't run out of food," Reeves said.


Up from the 195 served the first year, Cullman area churches, along with the Cullman Ministerial Association are expecting to feed at least 1,254 this year, though Reeves said enough food is being prepared for 1,500. In addition to the inmates at the Cullman County Detention Center, volunteers will also deliver meals to firefighters, city police officers, sheriff's deputies, and emergency personnel on duty Thursday, as well as any other persons requesting a meal be delivered. Those wishing to come and dine in the fellowship hall at First Baptist may do so as well, Reeves said.

Reeves began helping with the nonprofit event roughly 20 years ago after it was started by Rick Elrod.

"I had been wanting someone to do this because I felt there was a need for it to be done." Reeves said.

He added he's continued to do it because of the joy it brings.

"It just makes you want to cry seeing those come in who may be eating their only meal for the day," Reeves said. "But at the same time, it gives you a warm feeling inside knowing you've helped someone out." A devotion will be held in the fellowship hall at 10:30 a.m. Plates will be served at 11 a.m. with deliveries beginning at the same time.

Other Thanksgiving meals in the area --The City of Good Hope will host its 4th annual free Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Good Hope High School lunchroom. Service will begin at noon and continue until 1500 plates have been served. Dine in or carry out. 8 plate limit on carry outs. Call the city hall at (256) 739-3757 for more information.

--Crosshaven Church, 9131 U.S. Highway 31 S, Hanceville 35077, and City On A Hill Church in Dodge City, will be providing Thanksgiving meals for pickup at these locations: Crosshaven Church; Warehouse Discount Grocery, 780 Main Street NE, Hanceville 35077; and Dodge City Town Hall, 130 Howard Circle, Hanceville 35077. Meals will be available from 1 to 4:30 p.m. or until supplies run out. Info: Crosshaven office at 256-734-4140.

--First Baptist Church, 501 2nd Ave. SW, Cullman 35055, will begin serving at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall. To volunteer, deliver plates or provide food, contact Grover Reeves at 256-739-1088. Those unable to attend and need meal delivered, contact the church at 256-734-5632 by noon Nov. 21. Messages left after the noon hour on this day will not be received until after Thanksgiving. Sponsored by Cullman area churches and the Cullman Ministerial Association.

Ashley Graves can be reached by phone at 734-2131, ext. 225, or by email at [email protected] ___ (c)2012 The Cullman Times (Cullman, Ala.) Visit The Cullman Times (Cullman, Ala.) at www.cullmantimes.com Distributed by MCT Information Services

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