East Dundee's Immanuel Lutheran to host free meal for veterans Nov. 7

Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee will be hosting its fourth annual Free Dinner for Veterans on Sunday, Nov. 7.

As in past years, they are inviting all local veterans to come to the church to enjoy a meal catered by Aliano's in East Dundee.

Last year, the event was entirely a drive-up event due to the pandemic, but this year they will be offering veterans and their guests the option to either dine-in or carryout their meals.

"We are excited to be able to offer this meal to our veterans again, and especially to welcome them back into our facility. We are also happy that they will be able to choose how they would like to partake in the meal," Scott Lyon said.

Veterans who would like to carryout their food can drive up to the church at 310 E. Main St. and have their hot meals distributed directly to their vehicles. Those who would like to dine in will be served buffet style.

There they can gather with other veterans for the meal and take a look at the military memorabilia shared by members of the church. There will also be a slideshow of interesting military memories dating back to World War I.

The dinner will include salad, garlic bread, a variety of pasta dishes, grilled chicken, and homemade desserts.

"We hope local veterans will take advantage of the event we are offering," Alison Lyon said. "We are very grateful for their service to our country and want to make this a happy occasion for them."

Veterans are asked to reserve their meals ahead of time by calling Alison Lyon at (630) 709-6546 or visiting immanuelveteransdinner2021.eventbrite.com. Soft deadline for orders is 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5.