End of Summer Feast Tuesday at Open Arms Dining

News Release
August 30, 2010
End of Summer Feast Tuesday at Open Arms Dining

Open Arms Dining will be celebrating the end of summer on Tuesday night when the menu is an all-you-can eat rib feast. The free community dining program is anticipating hitting a service milestone Tuesday night when the number of community members fed by the organization will escalate upwards of 14,500 meals since the project began in November of 2009.

The community dining project is headed by master chef Nowa Littlesun, Director of Great Western Dining at Independence Community College. The meals are served by community volunteers every Tuesday evening at the community room of the First Christian Church at 319 W. Myrtle. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s menu includes the picnic fare of barbecued ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and dessert. Everyone is welcome and donations are gratefully received to support the cause.

Open Arms Dining, held every Tuesday, is star treatment dining for everyone and anyone wanting a well prepared meal and fellowship. The meals are free of charge and everyone is welcome to attend. A donation box is on site for those who would like to support the ongoing project. Raffle items will be on display as another means of supporting the project.

In addition to First Christian Church’s volunteering their facility, community volunteers work each week to prepare the meal, serve the diners and clean up. Anyone who would like to contribute financially or through the giving of their talents should contact Nancy LaBatt at (620) 205-6325. Donations to support the mission can also be sent to: Open Arms Dining, P.O. Box 129, Independence, KS 67301.