Greater New Haven opens its hearts to others on Thanksgiving

Here is a list of area Thanksgiving dinners open to the public

New Haven: A free Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by Church of God and Saints of Christ, 109 Beers St., will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. today . Shut-ins may call for delivery and takeout is available at the church. Call 203-776-3648 or 203-676-8880 for delivery.
East Haven: For the fifth year in a row, the Rotary Club of East Haven will be serving residents a free, full-course Thanksgiving dinner at noon at the East Haven Senior Center. Turkey and all the traditional holiday “fixings,” including beverages and desserts, will be served. Open to the public.
Takeout is available to families that would prefer to dine at home. The Rotary will package dinners for takeout and arrangements may be made to pick them up or have them delivered. Families requesting these meals can call Parente at 203-469-0077.
Wallingford: 30th annual Thanksgiving dinner, noon to 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 23 S. Main St., sponsored by Parents & Kids Foundation and the church. Free and open to the public. Transportation will be provided to those needing rides. Meals and visits will also be delivered to the homebound. Food baskets are sent out ahead of time.
Seymour: Trinity Episcopal Church annual free community Thanksgiving dinner, 1-4 p.m. at 91 Church St. Call church office to make reservations at 203-888-6596.
West Haven:A.C.T.I.O.N. of West Haven 23rd annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 464 Campbell Ave. Entrance is handicap accessible via a ramp. Food will be prepared by the staff of the Elm Diner and owner John Theodoridis, baked goods will be prepared by Peschell’s Pastry Shop, pies donated by the community. Menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans. The dinner is a family-style event served from a buffet line. For more information, call Bill Ewry at 203-932-9486.