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CHRISTMAS FAMILY FEAST JUST ONE WEEK AWAY
Organizers Prepare to Feed Thousands
Wauwatosa, WI
(December 18, 2012) The 23rd Annual 1290 WMCS Salvation Army Christmas
Family Feast is just one week away! The organizations are preparing to
serve thousands on Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day at the Delta Center, 400
W. Wisconsin Ave., from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to
the public.
“The Christmas Family Feast is a Milwaukee
tradition. What started out 23 years ago as a dinner to feed those in
need, has evolved into an important holiday event where a great meal serves as
the focal point for a wonderful day of fellowship and community,” said
1290 WMCS operations manager Tyrene ‘TJ’ Jackson.
Major
Roger Ross, Salvation Army Milwaukee County Commander said, “Christmas is
a wonderful time of year when we are all reminded of the many blessings we
have. However, for an increasing number of people in our community, the
holidays can be challenging. The economy has taken a toll on so many
families and through the Christmas Family Feast we are able to share compassion
and offer a real feeling of community.”
This year’s
Christmas Family Feast menu will consist of ham, turkey and dressing, mashed
potatoes, yams, green beans, dinner rolls, an assortment of deserts and
beverages.
Guests will receive complimentary gifts while supplies
last.
Last year 10,000 individuals were served dinner on Christmas
Day.
BEHIND THE
SCENES AT THE
‘1290 WMCS SALVATION ARMY
CHRISTMAS FAMILY
FEAST’
PHOTO AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE
SCHEDULE AT THE
DELTA CENTER
Sunday, December 23
Chef Gus Kelly
preps kitchen for Christmas Family
Feast &nb
sp;
8:30 a.m.-2:00
p.m. &nbs
p;
Joy Cony, Salvation Army Volunteer Administrator, sets up dining
room with volunteers
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Monday, December
24
Christmas Eve
In the Kitchen with Christmas Family Feast Chef Gus
Kelly &nb
sp;
9:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day Highlights
Christmas Family Feast volunteers check in and
orientation &nb
sp;
10:00
a.m.
Christmas Family Feast doors
open &nbs
p;
11:00
a.m.
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More than 10,000 people were served on Christmas Day at the 2011 1290
WMCS Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast.
Photo by Pat
Robinson
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About The Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army, an
evangelical part of the universal Christian church, has been supporting those
in need in His name without discrimination since 1865. Nearly 33 million
Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the
broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the
hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to
the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for
underprivileged children. Nationally, approximately 84 cents of every dollar
raised is used to support those services in nearly 9,000 communities
nationwide. For more information, go to www.SAmilwaukee.org.