A youngster enjoys a plate of baked potato during the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)
Keizerites feasted on baked potatoes and pumpkin cookies at Saint Edward Catholic Church’s community dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
At least 50 people waited in line for potatoes and chili at the monthly event, which occurs on the fourth Wednesday.
Volunteers crowded the church kitchen, some preparing coleslaw and others washing dishes.
Keizer City Councilor Dan Kohler was among the volunteers, and he said a prayer to commence the meal. Kevin Dial, Keizer’s First Citizen of the Year in 2023, brought food to tables.
Families filled the dozens of round tables in the room, enjoying good conversation along with the free meal.
The next community dinner will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, in the church’s parish hall. The church is located at 5303 River Road N.
A volunteer stirs a pot of beans at the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)A volunteer prepares cookies during the Keizer Community Dinner at St. Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)Dan Kohler opens the Keizer Community Dinner in prayer at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)A volunteer serves a baked potato during the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)Keizerites are served baked potatoes during the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)Volunteers serve baked potato toppings at a community dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)Dinner’s on! Saint Edward Catholic Church served baked potatoes and coleslaw at the Keizer Community Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)A youngster gets a steaming potato at the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)At least 50 people attended the Keizer Community Dinner at Saint Edward Catholic Church on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (RILEY ELLIS/Keizertimes)
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