Christmas Day, Inc. is once again serving a free Christmas dinner on Dec. 25. It’s a chance for anyone who might otherwise spend the holiday alone to come out and  enjoy food and fellowship on Christmas Day.

The 17th annual holiday meal, which is catered by La Villetta restaurant, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at eight locations throughout the area. The meal includes ham, turkey, stuffing, several other side dishes, salad and pie. There will also be prizes and entertainment, including a visit from Santa, at each site.

There is no cost to the meal, but reservations are required. This helps ensure that each location is properly prepared. The intent is to bring together people who would otherwise spend the holiday alone, so carry-outs are not available.

Organizers of the event hope to serve at least 1,500 people this year. If you would like to make a reservation, or volunteer to help, please call (815) 295-1610. Reservations will be accepted until Dec. 23.

The eight locations are:

Bourbonnais:
Central Christian Church
310 NW Main Street
(815) 295-1610

Bradley:
Quality Inn & Suites
800 N. Kinzie Avenue (Rt. 50)
(815) 295-1610

Grant Park:
Community Center
209 W. Dixie Highway
815-465-6531

Kankakee:
Civic Auditorium
8th & W. Charles Street
(815) 295-1610

Lisieux Pastoral Center
371 N. St. Joseph Avenue
815-929-9158

Manteno:
Leo Hassett Center
211 N. Main Street
815-295-1610

Momence:
Community Center
125 W. Gladiolus Street
815-472-2001

St. Anne:
First Baptist Church
(new location this year)
215 W. Sheffield St.
(815) 295-1610

Click here to download a flyer (in both English and Spanish) for more information.

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