Thanksgiving Community Meal
Event Details
DeVos Place Convention Center
303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Thanksgiving Community Meal
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Nov28
Please join us for the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal on November 28, 2019. Anyone who might not otherwise have a Thanksgiving meal is welcome to attend this community meal. No RSVP is necessary for attendees.
10:00 a.m. doors open to DeVos Place
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meal is served
1:20 p.m. last bus to depart from DeVos Place
The Rapid Thanksgiving Service Schedule
Click here to download the Thanksgiving Community Meal poster
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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Gathering Sponsor
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Gratitude Sponsor
- Andy J. Egan
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- Ram Die
- Van Eerden Foodservice
Harvest Sponsors
- Benefits Resource Group
- Buist Electric
- Cascade Engineering
- DeHaan Tile & Floor Covering
- Keith and Donijo De Jonge
- Engels Jewelry
- Larry Fredericks
- Mercantile Bank of Michigan
- Newport One
- Pioneer Construction
- Siteworks Solutions
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- Wolverine Worldwide Foundation
- Robert Worthington
Sponsor
Let's host the Thanksgiving Community Meal together! Table sponsorship starts at $250 per table. Review the sponsorship opportunities and consider becoming a sponsor.
Questions about sponsoring the Thanksgiving Community Meal? Contact at 616-588-8753.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What time will the meal be served?
The meal will be served from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
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Will there be a bus shuttle service?
Yes, the Grand Rapids Transportation Service will transport guest to the event. The Rapid is able to provide free transportation on the day of the event.
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What time should I arrive if I am a volunteer?
Please arrive 30 mins before the time of your shift to check-in and receive instructions.
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Where can I park?
Parking is available free of charge on Thanksgiving Day on the lower level at De Vos Place or at the Public Parking lots across the street at the front of the building. If you volunteer on Wednesday, we will provide parking validation passes.
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Can I bring my relative or friend who is visiting for the holiday? Can I just show up?
We wish to discourage walk-ins at the event because of limited volunteer slots.
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Can children volunteer?
Yes, but they must be accompanied by parents or a guardian. In addition, depending on the age of the child, some positions like Kitchen Help, Coat Check are not child-friendly and therefore not available for children.
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Can I volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering! At this time all of our volunteer slots are filled. Please visit meltrotter.org/volunteer to sign up for future opportunities.
