Peru church offers free Thanksgiving dinner

Diners can watch football games

Judy Martini, Grant Township clerk, holds her own Thanksgiving plate after serving others during the 2nd Annual Fox Lake Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Lakefront Park in Fox Lake. Tanya and Tim Hill, of Fox Lake, Kim Lunstrom, of Grayslake and other volunteers and community leaders helped to prepare and serve the dinner. — Zion United Church of Christ in Peru will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal in the church hall at the corner of Sixth and Grant streets in Peru. (Candace H.Johnson)

November 06, 2022 at 3:25 am CST

Zion United Church of Christ in Peru will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal in the church hall at the corner of Sixth and Grant streets in Peru.

Doors open at 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, and the meal will be served about noon to 2 p.m. Diners can enjoy football on the big screen, with table games and cards after the meal.

The free hot meal includes turkey and all the trimmings. Everyone is invited to enjoy food and fellowship. No reservations are necessary, but call 815-223-2671 with questions.