PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The South Side Mission is kicking off its 54th Annual Holiday Meal Ministry, a Peoria tradition which has provided thousands of families with Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for more than five decades.

The mission expects to serve around 3,000 meals this Thanksgiving alone to families in Peoria Heights, Bartonville, and surrounding communities. Included within that number are about 200 meals for people who will gather for an in-house dinner

In addition to meal deliveries, about 200 people will gather for an in-house dinner at the mission, located at 1127 S. Laramie St.

Executive Director Craig Williams said the program reflects what the organization is all about, serving the community and showing care during the holiday season.

“Volunteers are 100% important for

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