Free Christmas meal to be offered Dec. 18 in Ottawa

Meal will be hosted at the Knights of Columbus

Members of Crossview Church, 150 Bethany Road in DeKalb, baked and bought pies for the free community Christmas dinner, held Dec. 10 at the church. The meal included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce.

Anyone in need is invited to a free Christmas dinner noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Knights of Columbus, 401 W. Main St., Ottawa.

Salad, prime rib, turkey, ham, homemade sides, soft drinks and desserts will be on the menu.

Carryouts are available after 2:30 while supplies last.

Donations for the free meal can be made to Handy Foods, 604 W. Main St., on behalf of the “community dinner.”