GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — Several West Michigan places are opening their doors to people who have no place to enjoy a holiday meal this year.
The following charities, businesses and organizations will be serving up free food to visitors at Christmas time. Each feast is open to everyone, unless otherwise noted.
DEC. 18
- Guiding Light Mission – 255 Division Ave. S., Grand Rapids
Free dinner served noon to 1:30 p.m. |More information
CHRISTMAS EVE
- Degage Ministries – 144 Division Ave. S., Grand Rapids
Meal served at 5 p.m – 7:30 p.m: open to Heartside residents only - God’s Kitchen – 303 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
Meal served 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |More information
CHRISTMAS DAY
- Blue Dolphin – 502 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo
Meals available noon – 3 p.m. | For more information, call (269) 343-4993
This marks the 38th year Blue Dolphin/Papa Pete’s has hosted a free Christmas meal. The owner said he anticipates filling up to 1,800 plates with prime rib, ham steak or turkey, with the help of 100 volunteers. - God’s Kitchen – 303 S. Division Ave., Grand Rapids
Meal served 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |More information
