Food always brings people together. It’s something done well in Louisiana, and in Slidell, there is someone who does it better than most.

Terry Perryman is pastor at Living the Word International Church, but the Community Unity Holiday Dinner at Possum Hollow Park that he has organized for the last three years is not a church event. It is free and open to the public, and it happens again on Saturday, Dec. 13.

“We have individuals and businesses donating money, food and cooking supplies strictly for this event,” said Perryman. “We are still accepting monetary donations, along with clothing items, like shoes, boots, jackets, especially suits and dresses for men and women to go on job interviews.” He said his team will clean and make the donated items ready to wear.

The dinner menu consist

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