Bandera dinner to bring families together on Christmas
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NORWICH – The Bandera Family Christmas Dinner is returning to Norwich on Christmas with approximately 1,200 meals planned for area residents, and a goal of getting people together on the holiday.
According to Bandera Family Representative Bill Bandera, there are free delivery options available as well as a sit-down location from 1 to 4 p.m. on Christmas at American Legion Post 189 in Norwich for residents of Chenango County.
Bandera said since 1989, the Bandera Family and Community Alliance has served a Christmas dinner in Binghamton, free and open to anyone in need of a meal or company for the holiday, with the organization expanding to Norwich last year. Bandera added that last year the organization served 3,500 meals on Christmas Day.
“This isn’t just about the people you serve, it’s also about you,” said Bandera. “The food is just a vehicle to fuel social interaction, and our service is a form of love that never fails.”
“My dad passed away in 2009, and at that point I thought this was over; then I realized that it wasn’t the end, it was a new beginning.”
Bandera added that the Chenango County community is amazing and that last year’s dinner received an overwhelming amount of support that helped make it a success.
He said this year he hopes to bring together even more people in the area, with the help of local volunteers.
“It’s a two week long process in Binghamton, and it’s five times the amount of food with less volunteers then we had here,” he added. “I’m going to increase the amount of meals we’re planning for this year to 1,200 instead of the 1,000 we did last year.”
“In the end, this is all about reaching as many families as we can.”
Those who are interested in learning more about the event may visit banderachristmas.com/ or call (607) 231-0706 for more information.
Bandera said the organization will also accept used or new toys as additional gifts for local children as part of the event.
According to Bandera Family Representative Bill Bandera, there are free delivery options available as well as a sit-down location from 1 to 4 p.m. on Christmas at American Legion Post 189 in Norwich for residents of Chenango County.
Bandera said since 1989, the Bandera Family and Community Alliance has served a Christmas dinner in Binghamton, free and open to anyone in need of a meal or company for the holiday, with the organization expanding to Norwich last year. Bandera added that last year the organization served 3,500 meals on Christmas Day.
“This isn’t just about the people you serve, it’s also about you,” said Bandera. “The food is just a vehicle to fuel social interaction, and our service is a form of love that never fails.”
“My dad passed away in 2009, and at that point I thought this was over; then I realized that it wasn’t the end, it was a new beginning.”
Bandera added that the Chenango County community is amazing and that last year’s dinner received an overwhelming amount of support that helped make it a success.
He said this year he hopes to bring together even more people in the area, with the help of local volunteers.
“It’s a two week long process in Binghamton, and it’s five times the amount of food with less volunteers then we had here,” he added. “I’m going to increase the amount of meals we’re planning for this year to 1,200 instead of the 1,000 we did last year.”
“In the end, this is all about reaching as many families as we can.”
Those who are interested in learning more about the event may visit banderachristmas.com/ or call (607) 231-0706 for more information.
Bandera said the organization will also accept used or new toys as additional gifts for local children as part of the event.
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