The third "Unity in the Community" Thanksgiving Day lunch will be held Thursday in First Tennessee Pavilion.
The free meal for the city's homeless is sponsored by the Nehemiah Project. Beth Trussell of Nehemiah Project said the number served has grown each year.
"Last year, the Thanksgiving luncheon served more than 2,000. This year we believe attendance will be at an all-time high," she said.
Ms. Trussell said the nonprofit is in need of donations of food items to prepare the meal as well as volunteers to help staff the event.
Anyone wishing to donate or volunteer should contact Ms. Trussell at 355-4093 or e-mail nehemiahpro@aol.com.
How to help Nehemiah Project
Items needed:
* 90 cans of green beans (No. 10 institutional size)
* 150 boxes of instant mashed potatoes
* 2,000 divided Styrofoam plates
* 2,000 cups
* 2,000 sets of plastic silverware
Monetary donations to purchase these supplies are also welcome. Donations may be made to The Nehemiah Project, P.O. Box 25351, Chattanooga, TN 37422. A charitable donation receipt will be provided upon request.
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