Everyone is invited to enjoy a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day.
The 2014 “True Meaning of Christmas” dinner is set for noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, December 25, at the City of Taylor’s William Ford Senior Activity Center.
The meal is open to everybody, especially those alone, less fortunate or hungry – and their guests.
This will be the 16th straight year that members of the Domski family pool their resources to offer the dinner. Last year, more than 300 people ate dinner and made memories. This year, volunteers will be ready to serve hundreds of meals and there is always food left over.
“There are so many people who really depend on the dinner,” said Larry Domski, a city of Taylor inspector. “Many have no other place to go. Others are financially strapped during these economic times. We welcome everyone.”
Taylor’s Ford Center is located at 6750 Troy, west of Telegraph Road and north of Ecorse Road.
This year, the delicious meal will include turkey and all the trimmings, ham, white and sweet potatoes, gravy, corn, salad, beverages and desserts.
The “True Meaning of Christmas” dinner started when the Domski family chose to end its annual gift exchange and put the money toward a meal for anyone to enjoy. More than 20 Domski family members and plenty of volunteers split up the duties, from cooking to serving to cleaning up the center at the end of the day.
“This wouldn’t be possible if not for all of the wonderful volunteers that help every year,” Domski said.
The city donates the use of the Ford Center. The Taylor Police Department helps sponsor the event.
Those who cannot arrange transportation to the Ford Center can call for a free ride in advance or on the day of the event. The telephone number is (313) 291-7740.
Local organizations and churches are asked to spread the word about the free dinner to their members and associates.
“We sincerely want to invite everyone who is in need to join us on Christmas Day,” Domski said. “No one should go hungry on Christmas.”
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