Centennial Bank delivered 15 meals in a box to the Park Ridge Apartment Complex in Conway. A fire damaged much of the building on Monday, November 8th. Each box contains a turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy, casseroles, rolls and dessert. The families visited with Beckie Miles and Hallie Calvin, both from Centennial Bank in Little Rock.
Plans are well in the works for the 2010 edition of the
Started about 20 years ago by Catherin and Bob Blankenship, the dinner is now sponsored by Centennial Bank and held at
“When Catherin and Bob Blankenship announced that 2008 would be the last year they would organize the Thanksgiving dinner, we approached them about Centennial Bank assuming that responsibility,” said Lori Case, senior vice president for marketing. “This event is a testament to our community’s commitment to provide for those who are not able to share this special holiday with friends and loved ones.
“We have much to be thankful for at Centennial Bank and feel that is highly appropriate that we give back to the community that has given so much to us by organizing this meal of thanksgiving.”
The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
About 600 people were fed at last year’s Thanksgiving dinner, with 300 of those meals delivered. Organizers are planning to feed more people this year in light of the economy.
The dinner is co-sponsored by 501
A special committee – chaired by Case – has been meeting for several months to plan this year’s event. “Everyone is welcome at this dinner, including those alone during the holiday and those in need,” she said. “We extend an invitation to the entire community to join us for a good meal and time of fellowship.”
A special phone number has been set up for those who would like to have a meal delivered to their home – 501.328.4859. The deadline to register is Friday, Nov. 19.
Additional information about the dinner will be posted on the 501 LIFE website – www.501lifemag.com.
| November 25, 2010 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
This event is at the First Inited Methodist Church in Conway. It is open to all Faulkner County. Free Thanksgiving meals will be provided to those in need.
Date: November 25, 2010
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
A Centennial Thanksgiving…the annual Conway Community Thanksgiving dinner is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at First United Methodist Church. It’s a 20 year tradition previously ran by the Blankenship family, but this is the first time to be sponsored by Centennial Bank. We have much to be thankful for at Centennial Bank and feel that is highly appropriate that we give back to the community that has given so much to us by organizing this meal of thanksgiving. We are excited and a little nervous since it’s our first time, but we feel like we’re prepared. We knew it would be easy for the bank because of our number of employees and the type of company we have. They really get behind things like this. We are expecting to serve 700 folks. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re in need, alone, or you just want to come be a part of something fun. No one will be turned away and no questions will be asked. We know from talking to a lot of food banks they have just been obliterated. There’s a lot of need this year. We hope there’s not one slice of turkey left! All the desserts are going to be homemade by bank employees, so even people who can’t be there that day are getting to participate. If you know of someone who needs a meal delivered to their home call 501-328-4859.
| November 26, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
This event is at the First United Methodist Church in Conway. It is open to all Faulkner County. Free Thanksgiving meals will be provided to those in need.
