HSHM preps Christmas meals, looking for donations

Posted on December 10, 2017
Home Sweet Home Ministries is asking for the public’s help in preparing meals to deliver and serve on Christmas day. (WJBC File Photo)

By Patrick Baron

BLOOMINGTON – A local nonprofit organization is asking the public’s help in preparing a Christmas meal for people in need.

Home Sweet Home Ministries spokesperon Leslie Bunge says they will be accepting food donations such as turkey breast, vanilla, and butter to help make the meal a success.

“Ham, we’re going to have some mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes and dinner rolls, so it’s kind of another nice Christmas meal for everyone that we can get together, and share,” Bungee explained.

Bunge said they have around 180 volunteers helping out with Christmas meals this year. She explained donations can be made at anytime before the big day.

“Walk in to the front desk, say they have a donation and we can take care of it,” said Bunge. “If it’s a bigger donation, we might have you come around to the back side, ring a doorbell, and we’ll take care of you there.”

Donations can be dropped off at Home Sweet Home Ministries on 303 East Oakland Avenue in Bloomington. Home Sweet Home Ministries plans to provide around 550 meals, with a sit down meal planned for 12:30 p.m. on Christmas day.

Patrick Baron can be reached at [email protected].

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