RUPERT, Idaho — For the 11th year in a row, the Rupert Elks Lodge is preparing to serve what has become possibly the largest free Thanksgiving meal in southern Idaho, ensuring no one in the Mini-Cassia region goes hungry during the holiday.

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The annual community Thanksgiving dinner has grown significantly over the past decade, now serving approximately 1,200 meals to community members.

"We cook around 200 birds, and by our best guestimation, somewhere around 1,200 meals are served," Williams said.

The lodge volunteers have spent weeks preparing for the event, with community members and local businesses donating all the necessary ingredients an

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