Warren Family Mission still needs Easter hams for community dinner
The Mission only has about 40 of the 200 hams it needs for the holiday meal.
It also needs side dishes, including boxes of stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and Hawaiian rolls, as well as ingredients such as canned pineapple, green beans, corn and cream of mushroom soup.
Desserts are also needed to complete the dinner.
Dominic Mararri says there are different ways you can help.
'Whether it's dropping a boneless ham off, donating online — designating that towards Easter hams — or mailing a check in,' he said. 'We are just asking for the community's help in providing a ham for those who need this Easter meal.'
The Mission is planning to serve about 2,000 meals at its free community Easter dinner on April 18.
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