Cartersville, GA — New Frontier of Bartow County will host its 26th Annual Feed the Community Dinner in honor of Michael Dean on Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cartersville Civic Center, 435 West Main Street in Cartersville.

For more than two decades, the Feed the Community Dinner has been a meaningful Bartow County tradition centered on service, compassion, and bringing people together. This year’s event will provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal along with free health screenings from Piedmont Cartersville, free clothing, and complimentary haircuts.

The dinner is open to everyone in the community, regardless of race, income, political affiliation, or religion.

New Frontier is also calling on residents, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community partners to help make this year’s event possible. Over the years, the organization has consistently served more than 2,000 people through the Feed the Community Dinner.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are an important part of making the event successful. Opportunities include:

·        Serving food

·        Delivering meals

·        Assisting with the clothes closet

·        Managing parking

·        Cleanup and other event support

High school students who need community service hours are especially encouraged to participate.

Those interested in volunteering should contact William Solomon at (404) 625-3880.

Free Transportation Available

To help ensure that transportation is not a barrier to participation, Bartow Transit will provide free transportation to and from the event.

To schedule a pickup, call (770) 387-5165 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For individuals who are unable to attend in person and would like to schedule a meal delivery, call or text (470) 309-2733.

How the Community Can Help

New Frontier is seeking financial contributions, clothing donations, and other essential items to help support the Feed the Community Dinner and meet the needs of those who attend.

Financial contributions can be made online at www.thenewfrontierinc.org or mailed to:

New Frontier of Bartow County
P.O. Box 1891
Cartersville, GA 30120

Clothing and item donations can be dropped off at:

Summer Hill Complex
129 Aubrey Street
Cartersville, GA 30120

Donations are accepted Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community support has always been an essential part of the Feed the Community Dinner. Whether through volunteering time, making a financial contribution, donating clothing or supplies, or simply attending, residents have an opportunity to help continue a tradition that has served Bartow County for 26 years.

For more information about New Frontier of Bartow County and its community programs, visit New Frontier of Bartow County or follow the organization on Facebook at New Frontier of Bartow County on Facebook.

About New Frontier of Bartow County

New Frontier of Bartow County is a community-based nonprofit organization committed to service, empowerment, and unity through outreach programs that support individuals and families across the region.

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