Concern that it might be too hot outside for a picnic to mark the end of summer at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church Free Community Meal on Friday, August 25, didn’t deter the volunteers of their picnic idea.
“The group decided to just throw it indoors instead!” a press release said.
Everyone is invited for hot dogs, baked beans, cookies, and fruit, the press release said. ORUUC is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike (close to traffic light number 2) in Oak Ridge. Dine-in the Social Hall or take-out will be available from 5 to 6 p.m., the release said.
“Plans are already under way to celebrate our seventh birthday at the meal on September 29. The menu is still being planned but for certain will include birthday cake,” said volunteer Abbie Moore. “Over the years, our volunteers have prepared and served several thousand meals. We strive to serve nutritious, homemade meals to our guests.
“We encourage our guests to stay awhile after dinner to visit with each other and the team members. There are a lot of connections that are made, especially among guests who are experiencing loneliness in their lives.”
The Stone Soup Free Community Meal at ORUUC is held the last Friday of every month at the same time.
Food for the meal is provided by the ORUUC Congregation and the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge. Special thanks to community partners Kroger and Hank’s Market for participating in the meal.
For more information about the Friday, August 25, meal please call the ORUUC office at (865) 483-6761.
This press release was submitted by Maureen Hoyt.
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