Highland Park Thanksgiving Dinners

The Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Inc. provides anyone in need a meal on Thanksgiving Day. Chuck’s Restaurant (Linda Bisignano today) has hosted the dinner for the past 14 years. Since the beginning of their commitment, they have served an average 2,300 dinners annually. The dinners are put together with100 percent community support -- "neighbors serving their community."

The Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Inc. is a non-profit group that invites your donations. Mailing address:

    Parks Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Inc.
    PO Box 17023
    Des Moines, IA 50317

Ham and turkey preparation begins early. After cooking, carving begins on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Volunteers provide pies and dinner rolls. Packaging and deliveries begin at 10 am Thanksgiving day. Serving at Chuck’s begins at 10:30. Clean up begins at 2 pm and continues until done.

11.25.04. On Thanksgiving day numerous cars line Sixth Avenue. What's the deal?

The cars were full of volunteers to help at our 2004 Parks Area Thanksgiving Dinner.

State Representative Ed Fallon entertained the volunteers with a fine selection of Irish tunes.

Highland Park Thanksgiving Dinners

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