Thanksgiving and
Christmas Celebrations
LBFE invites older adults age 65+ and older to join us at our Thanksgiving and Christmas social gatherings and dine-in meal on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Our mission is fueled by creating connections. For those of us who are alone during the holidays, these gatherings help create moments where friends and neighbors can talk, generations can learn from one another, and we enjoy meaningful time together.
Transportation is provided if needed.
Reservations required and seats are limited so please call 906-482-6944 to save your seat at the table.
If you are encountering health issues or limited mobility that prevents you from leaving your home and do not have company to celebrate the holiday with, please call 906-482-6944 to see if you are eligible for a volunteer to join you for a short holiday visit and deliver you a meal.
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR A MEAL: November 12, 2026
dine-in
Doors open at 12:30pm ~
Meal served at 1:00pm
Calumet Sacred Heart
Hancock Resurrection
Houghton St. Ignatius
Marquette Elks Lodge
Doors open at 12:00pm ~
Meal served at 12:30pm
delivery
Delivery between 12pm and 2pm ~
Volunteer pickup begins at 11:45am
Baraga St. Ann's
Calumet CLK School
Hancock Salvation Army
Marquette Elks Lodge
Ontonagon Holy Family
Baraga St. Ann's
Ontonagon Holy Family
Holiday Volunteering
300 to 400 volunteers are needed each Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter to serve over 1,000 meals to lonely older adults at ten meal sites across five counties. Job times depend on the site.
Specific sites and times are on the volunteer registration page.
KITCHEN
Follow all food safety requirements.
Follow directions from lead cook.
Follow the menu and recipes.
Plate and/or package meals.
Sit, eat, and visit with the guests.
Wash and sanitize dishes.
Sweep and mop floors.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to help in the kitchen.
PACKAGE HOME MEALS
Package meals for home delivery.
Assign meal recipients to delivery volunteers.
Provide maps.
Encourage volunteers to visit the meal recipient with delivery.
Sweep and mop the floors.
DINING ROOM
Setup the dining room festively.
Use real dinnerware and flatware as available.
Package meals for home delivery.
Greet and check in volunteers and guests.
Serve the meal.
Sit, eat, and visit with the guests.
Clear the tables.
Sweep and mop the floors.
HOME MEAL DELIVERY
Pick up meals at designated sites.
Start by delivering to just a few households.
Go back for more if you still have time.
Offer to stay for a short visit when you deliver the meal.
If no one is home, do not leave the meal. Call for assistance.