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Church to offer Thanksgiving meal for needy

By Pat Fox
Nov 18, 2011

Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, 86 Mount Vernon Highway, will host its ninth annual Thanksgiving Community Meal for those in need. Volunteers will serve home-cooked turkey, dressing and sides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.

Visitors can also tour the church's Open Hearts Closet to shop for clothing and hygiene kits. A crafts table will be set up for children.

Sandy Springs UMC offers hot free meals each Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m.

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