The blustery weather on Saturday afternoon couldn't stop volunteers from across town from coming together at The Grange Hall in Lefroy to assemble, package and deliver meals to those in need for the group's second annual Christmas dinner.
The event was organized by Innisfil Pride's Jake Tucker.
"We believe that regardless of a person's situation, no one should go without a meal on any day or night; if we can at least help during the holidays, folks still know that others are willing to help," said Tucker. "Innisfil is a close community of friends and family and we all work hard to give a hand to one another."
Many community members including Mayor Lynn Dollin, Councillors Kenneth Fowler and Alex Waters, and I.C.E. Corps Leslie Pollak stepped up to help package the meals and serve and deliver them across town.
In total, about 200 turkey dinners were prepared for those in need and first-responders.
Four dinners were served for the firefighters at the Lefroy Station, four for the firefighters at the Big Bay Point Station, 10 for the South Simcoe Police at North Station, and nine for Simcoe Paramedics at Stroud Station. Around 40 were taken to the women's shelter in Barrie, and the rest were all picked up by community members.
As per COVID restrictions, the dinners were served take-out style.
A toy drive was also set up at the hall, to donate a new, unwrapped gift for a child in need, through the Christmas 4 Kids year-round charity.
Innisfil Pride is already planning for their next free meal at Easter.
