GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Mel Trotter Ministries will host its annual Christmas luncheon Wednesday.
It is open to the Heartside Neighborhood community and others in the city who are experiencing hunger and homelessness. Mel Trotter expects more than the 300 people to attend the free luncheon, which runs from noon to 2:30 p.m.
"It's been a challenging year for folks, and the holiday season can be kind of lonely," Mel Trotter CEO Chris Palusky told WOOD Radio News. "So, we want there to be a place for folks to go. And that is at Mel Trotter. So, please be our guest, come to Mel Trotter. Check it out!"
A variety of foods will be served, including cranberry salad, deviled eggs, honey baked ham, roasted chicken, scalloped potatoes, braised cabbage, and garlic and feta mashed potatoes. They will also be serving pies and cookies for dessert.
The community meal will be at Mel Trotter's location on Commerce Avenue south of Cherry Street in downtown Grand Rapids.
Here is a portion of the news release from Mel Trotter Ministries:
This event is sponsored by the DTE Foundation and is open to the Heartside community and other people in our city who are experiencing hunger and homelessness. No registration is required. Additional details can be found on the Mel Trotter website.
For 125 years, the Mel Trotter shelter has provided comfort and meals for those in need. Over the years, the nonprofit organization has expanded its services to the community. It now provides transitional housing, healthcare and substance abuse treatment, prevention and diversion programs and job training programs. Last year, they assisted nearly 5,000 men, women and children who were facing hunger or homelessness.
Mel Trotter Ministries relies on donations from the community to meet the needs of the homeless. If you would like to help out by making a tax deductible donation, you can click here.
When:
Dec. 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Mel Trotter Ministries Shelter Cafeteria
225 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Who:
Chris Palusky, CEO, Mel Trotter Ministries
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About Mel Trotter Ministries
Established in 1900, Mel Trotter Ministries exists to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus Christ toward anyone experiencing hunger and homelessness. MTM seeks to help end homelessness and walk with people on their faith journey. For more information about Mel Trotter Ministries, visit www.meltrotter.org or call 616-588-8792.
