Bengal News West Reporters
Journey’s End Refugee Services will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for refugees.
The
United Methodist Church along with several other churches in Buffalo will
collaborate with Journey’s End to make this experience a pleasant and memorable
dinner for the refugees.
“This
event will be a way to introduce the refugees to American culture,” Community Liaison
Andy Cammarata said.
The
dinner will be held at 8 p.m., Nov. 23 at the Central Park United Methodist
Church, 216 Beard Ave.
This
event continues to grow; last year 200 guests were in attendance.
Journey’s
End Vocational Trainer, Chef Steve Gohiorty will cook the meals along with an
army of volunteers. Refugees will be served traditional American dishes such as
turkey with stuffing, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin pie, among other dishes.
The
dinner will be followed by a performance by refugee children from several
public schools in Buffalo. They will perform a play about the first
thanksgiving. “Refugees work so hard all year round, it is a day for them to be treated like guests,” Cammarata said.
Although
this event is targeted towards Buffalo refugees, it will be open to everyone in
the community.
The United Methodist church and Journey’s End are now accepting
food and money donations.
