(KNZA)--Plans are underway for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Hiawatha.

The free dinner will take place Thursday, November 24 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center at 210 Lodge Road from noon to 1, with delivery service beginning at 11.

The dinner is sponsored by the First Baptist Church Mission Board, the Melster Family and other community volunteers.

Helen Melster says her family began the tradition more than 30 years ago when they operated a local restaurant.

Organizer Deb Roland says volunteers are needed to help with this year’s dinner, and they also need people to make pumpkin pies.  If you would like help you can call Roland at 742-7201.  

Also your asked to call Roland to make reservations for the dinner or for delivery service.  

While the dinner is free, organizers say monetary donations are welcome.  They can be sent or dropped by the church.