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A Servant’s Heart in Ottawa serves more than 70 Thanksgiving meals

Free meal was distributed Wednesday

By Shaw Local News Network
Christopher Day, of Ottawa, Hannah Gilkey, of Sandwich and Jeremiah Cotton, of Ottawa serve Thanksgiving Dinner at A Servants Heart on Wednesday.

Christopher Day, of Ottawa, Hannah Gilkey, of Sandwich and Jeremiah Cotton, of Ottawa serve Thanksgiving Dinner at A Servant's Heart on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (Provided by Catherine Wilson)

Every year, Ottawa nonprofit A Servant’s Heart hosts a Thanksgiving dinner to feed the community, and this year was no different.

The organization prepared turkey, ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more holiday favorites Wednesday afternoon. Volunteers served 71 meals, including carryout.

Nick Wilkins, of Shorewood, Ellie Wilkins, of Shorewood, Lucy Obodzinski, of Seneca and Addy Wilkins of Shorewood serve Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday at A Servants Heart.

Nick Wilkins of Shorewood, Ellie Wilkins of Shorewood, Lucy Obodzinski of Seneca and Addy Wilkins of Shorewood serve Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday at Ottawa nonprofit A Servant's Heart. (Provided by Catherine Wilson)

Volunteers who served and prepared the meal included Nick, Ellie, Addy and Jen Wilkins of Shorewood; Lucy and Conor Obodzinski of Seneca; Christopher Day of Ottawa; Hannah and Catherine Gilkey of Sandwich; Katelyn Wilson of Seneca; and Jeremiah Cotton of Ottawa.

Executive Director Sonjia Martin, Connie Daugherty, board member Catherine Wilson and Shane Reeves worked the event.

“Overall, [Wednesday] was an amazing experience,” Jen Wilkins said. “It brought together friends and family to truly celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving.”

“It was an honor to be a part of such a well-run kitchen,” Catherine Gilkey said. “Especially on a day like [Wednesday].”

A Servant’s Heart serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 516 W. Madison St. in Ottawa. The doors open at 10:30 a.m.

A Servant’s Heart will be serving Christmas dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22. Those wishing to help can drop off donations at 610 W. Jefferson St. in Ottawa from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or at 516 W. Madison St. in Ottawa from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.