From Riverside Community Church:
By Kathryn Murray
Hood River, Ore., Nov. 20, 2026 — With the support of local community partners at Gorge Ecumenical Ministries, Riverside Community Church will be hosting, for the eleventh year, a free Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner will be served in the scenic Riverview Room at Riverside Church, 317 State St., Hood River, from Noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 26. All are welcome.
“If you’re looking for a way to spend Thanksgiving, we encourage inviting your friends and family to enjoy a free meal with community members. This event is a meaningful time of connection,” says Riverside event coordinator Kathryn Murray. “Live music from Tom Kaser on the piano makes the day especially festive."
The Riverside Kitchen Team, led by local chef Elana Blanco, will prepare 250 meals with turkey donated by Romul’s of Hood River. The menu includes all the classics: stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, veggies, and pumpkin pie. Much of the food will be procured through Gorge Grown Food Network.
“We are blessed to share in the bounty provided by our local growers. What a great gift to enjoy a delicious meal with community members and engage with friends old and new,” says Riverside Interim Pastor Beth Lyon.
You can support this event in one of three ways: Become a volunteer! Sign-ups are available via Sign-up Genius, here: https://tinyurl.com/5y3pausc. Slots are still available to prepare and serve food, and assist with clean-up. You can also call the church at 541-386-1412 to sign up.
Make a financial contribution. Online donations can be made at www.riversideucc.com or by mailing a check, payable to Riverside Community Church, PO Box 656, Hood River, OR 97031, with “Thanksgiving Meal” in the memo line.
And finally, invite your family and friends to dinner! Riverside church is located at 317 State Street in Hood River. Off-street parking is available in the rear of the church or on State Street. Parking is free on Thanksgiving Day. Riverside Community Church is a United Church of Christ.
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