Big Salvation Army Thanksgiving dinner is Wednesday

YOUNGSTOWN

The Salvation Army is gearing up to feed more than 650 people a Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the organization’s headquarters, 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.

The meal is free and open to anyone who comes, said Maj. Elijah O. Kahn, Mahoning County Area Coordinator for the Salvation Army.

Gus Giannios of Giannio’s Candy in Boardman has mobilized a team of volunteers to prepare this year’s dinner with all the trimmings.

“A hot meal means so much to the needy who pass through our doors. We work hard to offer a feast with all the trimmings – tender turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and desserts. We plan to have enough for everyone,” Kahn said.

For information, go to http://www.SalvationArmyOhio.org.