For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Dodds
November 15, 2018 503-274-4483 x505
971-275-2334 (cell)
Union Gospel Mission Preparing to Serve More Than 800 Meals on Thanksgiving Day
Portland, Ore., - Union Gospel Mission is starting to cook turkeys now in order to be prepared to serve over 800 meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Hereh's a short video of vounteers serving up a Thanksgiving meal: 2018 Thanksgiving Video
Union Gospel Mission’s Thanksgiving Day event takes place on Thursday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission at 15 NW Third Avenue. Meals are served in a large heated tent in front of the mission. Guests will also enjoy live music and receive a gift bag with hand warmers, a first aid kit, hygiene items, and a blanket. New this year will be a resource table with staff and volunteers ready to help guests connect to community resources as well as provide coaching to build long-term goals.
In addition to turkey, the menu includes 350 lbs. each of real mashed potatoes, stuffing and fresh candied yams, 75 gallons of turkey gravy, 72 lbs. of cranberry sauce, 240 pumpkin pies with whipped cream, 1200 dinner rolls with butter and 100 gallons of coffee.
“We can still use donations of frozen turkeys and coffee, ground or whole bean, to make sure we are ready to serve over 800 meals,” said Lori Quinney, Food Service Coordinator for Union Gospel Mission.
Turkey and coffee donations can be dropped off at 3 NW Third Avenue in Portland. Union Gospel Mission is also seeking financial support for Thanksgiving events. Donations can be made online at www.ugmportland.org or mailed to 3 NW Third Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97209.
About Union Gospel Mission: Union Gospel Mission’s purpose is “Feeding the hungry, restoring the addict and loving our neighbor.” Union Gospel Mission has been serving Portland since 1927. Union Gospel Mission provides meals and care for the homeless, and operates LifeChange -- a transformative recovery program for men, women and children. Contact Union Gospel Mission at 503-274-4483 or ugmportland.org and @ugmpdx.
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