LUMBERTON — The United Way of Robeson County will be be providing hot, ready-to-eat meals on Thanksgiving Day with a side dish of information on local resources for people in need.
The meals will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center, and people can dine in or take home.
During The United in Thanks event the agency will share information on more than 70 local resources for health and human service needs.
In 2017, United Way partnered with Operation Turkey in Fayetteville to bring hot meals to Robeson County. This year, agency leaders made the decision to prepare and serve the meals right here at home.
“Come join us as we share hot meals and friendly smiles with individuals who are experiencing economic hardships, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities,” said Lekeesha Robinson, Community Impact director for United Way.
This event will rely heavily on volunteers who prepare food, assist in handing out meals the day of the event, and deliver meals to individuals with mobility issues. Visit volunteer.unitedwayrobeson.org to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Local organizations may pre-order meals for the homebound. To donate food items, volunteer or pre-order meals, contact Robinson at 910-739-4249 or lrobinson@unitedwayrobeson.org.
“At United Way, we are grateful to serve Robeson County. On this day set aside to give thanks, we invite the community to share a smile, share a hot meal and make a difference to others. Our united efforts can change hopelessness to hope on Thanksgiving Day. United, we can make a difference,” said JoAnne Branch, United Way of Robeson County.
The event is being sponsored by the Julius Peppers Hurricane Relief Fund with assistance from the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Captain D’s and the city of Lumberton.