On this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case speaks with Alvy Butler, Director of Ministries and Operations for The Salvation Army of Kankakee, about upcoming holiday outreach programs, food distribution, and volunteer opportunities across Kankakee County.
Key topics discussed in this episode:
- Community Thanksgiving Meal: Taking place on Wednesday, November 18, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The sit-down dinner is free and open to all community members, with no advance registration required to attend and eat.
- Food & Turkey Donations Needed: The Salvation Army is requesting donations of #10 cans of green beans, corn, baked beans, candied yams, and cranberry sauce, along with stuffing mix, mashed potatoes, macaroni, cheese, pies, hams, and hot, ready-to-eat turkeys. Donations can be brought to 148 N. Harrison Ave., Kankakee, IL, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Financial contributions and checks are also accepted.
- Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help cook, prepare, and serve meals banquet-style to attendees. Sign up to volunteer at bit.ly/sathanksgivinglunch.
- Red Kettle Campaign: The official kettle kickoff is Friday, November 13, with community bell ringing running from Monday, November 23 through Christmas Eve. Volunteer bell ringers can register for shifts at ringforgood.org/kankakee.
- Holiday Toy Drive & Hygiene Pantry: Partnering with Toys for Tots, new and unwrapped toys are being collected through December 9 for distribution on December 14–16. The local pantry is also accepting non-perishable groceries, personal hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies.
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