Fort Atkinson’s Community Christmas Dinner took place Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.
All told, 75 people attended the dinner, with 35 carryouts picked up. Another 200 dinners were delivered to homes, as well as the police department, hotels, Walgreen’s and other businesses that were open on Christmas Day, according to information released by the organizers.
More than 100 volunteers helped prepare, serve and clean up after the meal. All servers wore facemasks.
The free event featured a family-style turkey and ham dinner for anyone in the community who might otherwise have been alone or who was unable to prepare a meal for the holiday, the release continued.
A gathering with hors d’oeuvres and punch began at 11 a.m. and dinner was served at noon.
Donations of homemade apple pies were given for the dinner, which was sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Community Dinner Committee.
Ariane Nara, from left, Lisa Beck and Jamie Jones are among more than 100 volunteers helping with the Fort Atkinson Community Christmas Dinner Saturday.
Volunteers serve ham, turkey and all the fixings during the community Christmas dinner Saturday.
Seventy-five people shared the holiday at Fort Atkinson’s Community Christmas Dinner Saturday. Another 35 picked up carryouts and more than 200 dinners were delivered to homes, the police department and businesses that were open.
Contributed photos/Gina Elmore.
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