Seeing an increased need this year, the Butler Turkey Day Feast is working to give out thousands of free meals this Thanksgiving.

The Butler Turkey Day Feast is a free community meal offered on Thanksgiving Day. This year, on Thanksgiving Day it will be based out of Butler Global Church at 200 E. North St. in Butler.

It is offering a sit-down dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and deliveries within specified local areas. It’s also offering take-and-bake boxes for larger families that can be picked up Wednesday.

“This annual event ensures that no one in our community goes without a warm meal and companionship on Thanksgiving,” said Gretchen Heavner, a member of the Butler Turkey Day Feast committee.

Loren Gold, an organizer with the Butler Turkey Day Feast, said the group expects to give out

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