Opportunities for Thanksgiving

We have opportunities to share time and supplies for Thanksgiving. First is the Community Thankgsgiving Lunchean at the East Avenue United Methodist Church. We at Betania/Grace have participated in this luncheon in a variety of ways for a few years now. Below is Jessie's letter with the basic information. Below the letter is a list of things you can donate to the luncheon.

Another project that the Grace congregation has been doing for many years are the Thanksgiving Baskets. Tags with supplies needed can be found on the Giving Tree at the church. Please bring purchased items to the church by Sunday November 13.

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November 1, 2011

Dear kind contributors,

It’s almost time for the Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at the East Avenue United Methodist Church in East Norwalk. Our luncheon will again be held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 20th, from 12 noon until 2pm. This wonderful event is possible only because of the generosity of people like you.

This completely free of charge Thanksgiving feast has become a Norwalk tradition and a wonderful way to unite the community during the holiday season.

For our returning volunteers, I look forward to working with you again, and to our new folks, a great big WELCOME!

I appreciate your valuable time so therefore I try to keep this as simple as possible by multitasking.
Saturday, November 19th from 10am until 12 noon, we begin our preparation. Some will be peeling potatoes, (BYOP- bring your own peeler), while others will be setting up the dining area including table arranging and decorating. I will explain how the luncheon will run and answer any questions.

On Sunday, volunteers arrive at 11am. Everyone will be given an assigned position to work. If there is a specific job you would like to do i.e. cooking, serving, cleanup, etc. please contact me before the day of the luncheon and I will do my best to place you there.

Our event is dependent solely on contributions so please see the attached wish list. Donations may be dropped off at the church office Tuesday- Friday from 10am until 1pm. The entrance is on Rowan Street. Checks should be made out to EAUMC Thanksgiving Luncheon.

There are also many tasks to be done from now until the luncheon. Flyers must be posted, donations picked up, just to name a few so if you are available to help TERRIFIC!

I am truly grateful for any contribution you can make. In order for this undertaking to succeed it is important that I have an idea of how many volunteers will be joining us and when. Please let me know as soon as possible.

You can contact me by email at jessiejmcgarty@gmail.com (preferred method) or by calling the church office at (203) 866-6757.

I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this celebration that brings joy to so many.

Sincerely yours,
Jessie McGarty
Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Coordinator

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Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Donation Wish List
*Please have items at the church by Wednesday, November 16th.

E.A.U.M.C. 244 East Avenue, East Norwalk (entrance on Rowan Street)
office hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am until 1pm (203) 866-6757


*Perishable items will be requested at a later date.

bags of stuffing......or cash :)
canned mixed vegetables
cranberry sauce- jellied and whole
yams in syrup
disposable foil large roasting pans (we need at least 50)
chicken broth
aluminum foil
plastic cling wrap
Ziploc bags- quart and gallon size ( we make many to-go servings)
Sanka packets
sodas- various flavors including Diet
juices- various flavors
water bottles
Kosher Salt
black pepper
brown sugar
sweetener packets
sterno
scotch tape
masking tape
napkins
dessert plates
desserts- pies, brownies, cookies, etc; ( some sugar free and nut free, and must stay fresh without refrigeration until 11/20 )

Thank you!
Jessie