Menifee residents are invited to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 26, hosted by the Menifee Interfaith and Community Service Council.
The annual event welcomes individuals and families of all ages, with seniors and young people especially encouraged to attend.
Two seating times will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the senior center at 951-672-9673. Residents should specify their preferred seating time when making a reservation.
Meal delivery will also be available for homebound seniors.
The Thanksgiving tradition began in 2014 with an idea from Menifee residents Tony and Rosa Falco, who wanted to provide free holiday meals to those in need.
With the council’s support and the leadership of Gloria Sanchez and Linda Blanche, the idea became an annual event supported by local businesses, organizations and volunteers.
This year’s sponsors include Ares Industrial Management, Lake Menifee Women’s Club, Rancho Family Medical Group, The Shella Foundation, Waste Management, Miller Jones Mortuary, Accurate Leak Locators and Plumbing, Faith Lutheran Church, Eastern Municipal Water District, Spicer Consulting Group, Evans Brown Mortuaries, Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington, Southern California Edison, Pulte Group and the City of Menifee.
Volunteers also donate their time on Thanksgiving Day to help organize, prepare and serve meals.
According to the council, the dinner is about more than providing a meal. It’s an opportunity for residents to spend the holiday with their neighbors, especially those who might otherwise be alone.
The Kay Ceniceros Senior Center is located at 29995 Evans Road in Menifee.
