Lazarus House invites the community to join its staff, guests and many supporters at its annual Thanksgiving Feast. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Tri-Cities Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave., St. Charles.  Dining will begin at noon.

The feast has become a tradition within the community. It is a chance to sit alongside our guests to share fellowship and a meal. The feast was established for folks who are homeless or alone for Thanksgiving as well as those who simply want to add more meaning to their holiday.

For those able to cook, a dish to pass is most appreciated.  Food should arrive between11:30 and 11:45 a.m. in a disposable container and ready to serve. Needed dishes (stuffing, vegetables, etc.) and supplies are posted on the website: www.lazarushouseonline.com. A courtesy email to donnab@lazarushouseonline.com with what you are bringing is appreciated. Everyone is invited to join for dining and fellowship.  There is no cost.  Registration is not required, but appreciated (630-587-2144).

Lazarus House is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in downtown St. Charles.  It offers safe shelter, food, and support services to men, women and children connected to St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and western rural Kane County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. On average this fiscal year, Lazarus House is providing nourishing food, safe shelter, case management and other supportive services to 49 people daily at its facility and assisting another 37 households with monthly rental subsidies.  For information about Lazarus House services, call 630-587-2144.

These are the dishes currently needed:

• potato dishes
• stuffing
• vegetable dishes/salads
• cranberries (2 containers)
• canned whip cream (2 cans)
• butter (8 sticks)
• half & half (3 qts)
• coffee (1 lb.)
• juice, water or soda (2 gal. ea.)
• ice (4 bags)
• Desserts (pies have been provided, a few non-pie desserts are welcome)

Supplies for the feast are also needed. They should be delivered to the shelter at 214 Walnut St. in St. Charles no later than Monday, November 24. These are the supplies currently needed:

• wide aluminum foil (2 boxes)
• large (12 X 20) disposable aluminum pans (5)
• sturdy paper dinner or dessert plates (500 each.)
• sturdy plastic forks, knives or spoons (500 each)
• styrofoam cups (500 each)
• white round and rectangular plastic table cloths (6)
• napkins (500)
• paper towels (5 rolls)
• 33-gallon or larger garbage bags ( 1box)
• Clorox cleanup spray (2 bottles)

If you would like to donate something from the above list, volunteer your time, wish to join us in celebrating this holiday, or have any questions please contact us as donnab@lazarushouseonline.com, amyd@lazarushouseonline.com or call 630-587-2144.

• Editor’s Note: Do you have a Thanksgiving or holiday charity event coming up in Kane County? Send an email with a link, text and photo to Community Outreach Coordinator Rick Nagel at ricknagel23@gmail.com.