Lufkin Salvation Army to Hold Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal

The ovens are getting warm at The Salvation Army in Lufkin as volunteers and staff begin preparations for the annual community Thanksgiving meal. The Salvation Army is planning on feeding between 150 and 200 guests on Thursday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 412 South Third Street.

Volunteers will begin to arrive on Wednesday, November 27 at 1 pm to start carving turkeys and slicing pies to be served on Thanksgiving Day. Over 20 volunteers have signed up this year to help with the Thanksgiving meal.

“We are fortunate to have our volunteers assist us with this every year. We could not do this without the support of our Lufkin community,” said Captain Cavon Philips, Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army.

Sam Greenberg has once again donated their delicious Greenberg smoked turkeys. This year’s meal will also include cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, candied yams, dinner rolls and either pecan or sweet potato pie.

Volunteers will also be giving out food boxes and chickens donated from Pilgrims. The Salvation Army is supported by many in the community during this time to help offset the costs of the meal. We are so thankful for the community and their generous support!

“Thanksgiving weekend is also when our Red Kettle Campaign increases to include all of our locations,” said Captain Philips. “All the monies raised through Christmas go to make meals like Thanksgiving possible, as well as the social services, programs and outreaches we run all year round. We have a lot to be thankful for this year at The Salvation Army, and we are so thankful for our supportive community of volunteers and donors!"

Those interested in volunteering to ring a bell for the Red Kettle Campaign may sign up at www.RegisterloRing.com.