There’s no shortage of generosity in Southwest Washington. That’s good, because there’s no shortage of hunger either. Here’s our annual roundup of free Thanksgiving meals.
• Chronis’ Restaurant, free dinner, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 819 Main St., Vancouver. All are welcome. For approximately 30 years, restaurateur Chuck Chronis has opened his doors to anyone who wants to eat. The event is organized by Chronis and Rich Melnick, a former longtime local attorney and later a judge who is now a justice on the state Court of Appeals. Last year, about 500 meals were served.
• Vancouver Eagles’ eighth annual free breakfast. Evergreen Aerie No. 2158 will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thanksgiving morning at 107 E. Seventh St., Vancouver. Breakfast will include ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, and beverages. If you are interested in contributing or volunteering to serve, call 360-693-8119.
• Da Kine’s Cafe’s fifth annual outreach: “Where we are all Ohana (Family).” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving at Christ Community Church, 11700 N.E. 95th St., Suite 440, Vancouver. Reservations are requested; call 360-798-7622.
• Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, dinner, noon to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 218 W. 12th St., Vancouver.
