Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo to host annual community Christmas dinner

ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart Chapter of the Indiana Black Expo announced on Sunday that they will be hosting their eighth annual Feed Our Friends Christmas Dinner and food giveaway event.

A free holiday-style dinner will be provided to the homeless and anyone else looking to enjoy a meal on Saturday at 3 p.m. inside the Roosevelt Gym.

According to Chapter President Robert Taylor, the community event has fed more than 400 people each year for the past seven years.

"Holidays are a time when everyone should be able to enjoy a meal and enjoy family. Elkhart is known as the city with a heart, and this is one of those events over the years that has proven that," said Taylor.

In addition to the dinner, there will be a food pantry, with food provided by Cultivate Food Rescue.

Food item donations are also accepted for the dinner, and must be dropped off at the gym before 1 p.m.

Those interested in volunteering can do so by calling (574)-226-4328.