By Abbey Sladick, Mel Trotter Ministries
(Photos supplied)
Mel Trotter Ministries is hosting a free meal for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as anyone in the greater Grand Rapids community who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal to attend.
A warm Thanksgiving meal will be shared by more than 1,000 guests — many of whom would otherwise have nowhere to go — as part of the Mel Trotter Ministries 22nd annual Thanksgiving Community Meal, sponsored by Meijer. This family style meal will be served to guests by nearly 800 volunteers. It is a no cost event and is open to everyone. The traditional Thanksgiving meal will consist of over 1,500 lbs. of turkey, 1,260 lbs. of mashed potatoes, 50 gallons of gravy, 400 pies and many more delicious sides and desserts.
- When: Thanksgiving day, Nov. 22, 2018
10:30am Doors open
11am– 1pm meals are served - Where: DeVos Place Convention Center, Ball Room (Free parking on-site)
The Rapid transit line has partnered with Mel Trotter to provide free bus transportation on specific routes and times. Rapid Bus Schedule Here
