Thanksgiving in Brainerd, Minnesota |
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Thursday, November 23, 2023:
It's a Brainerd area tradition by the Brainerd American Legion, the Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Brainerd Elks Lodge and the Brainerd Eagles, making 1500 meals to be given away free on Thanksgiving. Donations are accepted.
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It's a Brainerd area tradition by the Brainerd American Legion, the Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Brainerd Elks Lodge and the Brainerd Eagles, making 1500 meals to be given away free on Thanksgiving. Donations are accepted.
Go to the current Thanksgiving year
The Brainerd VFW is closed every Thanksgiving Day so families can be together.
Thursday, November 23, 2023: Volunteers were in full motion preparing about 1400 meals at the Brainerd American Legion. Some 72 turkeys were cooked, along with a huge quantity of potatoes at the Legion. The Elks made stuffing and gravy. Volunteers included people from the Legion, Brainerd VFW, Brainerd Elks and Brainerd Eagles.
Another group delivered the meals to area residents. That included the Brainerd Fire Department, Crow Wing County Sheriff's deputies, the Minnesota State Patrol, Brainerd police, Baxter police and enthusiastic community volunteers. Later, there was a drive-through pickup by individuals until the food ran out. Expenses were covered by businesses and local people.
Another group delivered the meals to area residents. That included the Brainerd Fire Department, Crow Wing County Sheriff's deputies, the Minnesota State Patrol, Brainerd police, Baxter police and enthusiastic community volunteers. Later, there was a drive-through pickup by individuals until the food ran out. Expenses were covered by businesses and local people.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023: Preparations began for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The event takes place at the Brainerd American Legion. Volunteers are from the Legion, Brainerd VFW, Elks Lodge and Eagles Club. Meals are prepared and then are taken to area residences by volunteers or law enforcement agencies. Some are picked up by those wanting a great Thanksgiving meal on Thursday.
