News Release

PIERCETON — The Free Community Dinner in Pierceton is marking its 12th anniversary in July, according to the committee that organizes the meal ministry.

When the ministry started, a few meals were served and now more than 200 meals are served every other month.

The next free dinner will again be a drive-thru format and will start at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 408 W. Catholic St., Pierceton.

On the menu are grilled hamburgers, baked beans, chips, fruit and cookies.

The meal is always free, although donations are accepted for expenses.