Salvation Army of Milwaukee County gears up for annual Christmas Family Feast

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — For almost 33 years, the Salvation Military of Milwaukee County’s Christmas Day celebrations have been stuffed with cheer, because of the annual Household Feast.

“It is an effective way to present again to your neighborhood. It is an effective way to do one thing constructive and also you make new pals, so it is a win for everybody,” stated volunteer Judi Value.

Hundreds of individuals will get pleasure from a scrumptious sit-down meal on the Wisconsin Heart all lovingly made by lots of of volunteers.

“On Christmas Day, everyone seems to be welcome. We now have a wealthy historical past of households making this their custom, whether or not they’re volunteering or coming to interrupt bread with others in the neighborhood,” stated Sheree Dallas Department, Assistant Divisional Director of Improvement at Salvation Military Milwaukee County.

For the final 5 years, Judi Value has rolled up her sleeves and helped put collectively the annual Christmas dinner.

Whereas the primary time she got here was as a result of her husband signed her up, Judi says she’s come again yearly since due to how a lot she enjoys having the ability to give again to her neighborhood.

“For us, it is the present of our time. You recognize everybody says, ‘Oh, I haven’t got time for this. I haven’t got time for that.’ We are able to store on Amazon, come on. Buying is finished. Let’s simply get on with serving to out,” stated Value.

If you want a meal, the free festivities kick off at 11 a.m. Christmas morning.

If you want to become involved, volunteers are requested to join a time slot right here.

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