Lazarus House celebrates Thanksgiving with the Tri-City region

By Jack McCarthy Chronicle Media

On most days, St. Charles-based Lazarus House is dedicated to serving the homeless in the Tri-City region. But on Thanksgiving, the non-profit agency and generous volunteers invite the whole community to enjoy a free Thanksgiving Dinner at a Salvation Army center. Now an established tradition of food and fellowship, the event served as a holiday feast for people who may live alone or not have family nearby.

A steady stream of guests enjoyed a free Thanksgiving Dinner at Lazurus House’s annual Thanksgiving community dinner last week at the St. Charles Salvation Army center. Above, kids created placemats — some quite humorous– for the occasion. (Photos by Jack McCarthy / Chronicle Media)

There was ample food and desserts at the annual potluck Thanksgiving Dinner for the St. Charles area community at the St. Charles Salvation Army center.

There was ample food and desserts and even live entertainment at the annual potluck Thanksgiving Dinner for the St. Charles area community at the St. Charles Salvation Army center.

Potluck dinner included live entertainment at the St. Charles Salvation Army center.