Credit: Seamen's Church Institute

Seamen’s Church Institute will host its free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The meal will be served buffet style and is free and open to the public.

Guests will enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings. In addition to the meal, free winter coats, hats, gloves and socks will be distributed.

Please note that there are only 150 meals available. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly.

For more information, contact Tara O’Hare, tara@seamensnewport.org, (401) 847-4260.

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