Volunteers Taylor Greene, Karree Lucas and Bryan Virgil, all of Hermiston, package food for to-go meals during the 2018 Community Fellowship Dinner on Thanksgiving. 

As with many of Umatilla County’s annual events, Hermiston’s free dinner provided each Thanksgiving Day has made accommodations to continue in a COVID-safe manner for all involved.

Instead of the usual sit-down dinner, the Community Fellowship Dinner will be provided as a drive-thru heat-and-serve box meal available on Thursday, Nov. 26, at Hermiston High School’s parking lot, 600 N. First St. The meal of turkey, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, roll and dessert will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for anyone wanting a meal. Those receiving meals are required to stay in their vehicles and wear face coverings.

Limited food delivery also will be available, but must be scheduled prior to Thanksgiving Day. And volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, some involving being outside. Donations are always welcome.

For more information, to schedule food delivery, or to volunteer, call 541-371-9772 or email cfdhermiston@gmail.com.