Capitol Report
By State Representative, Leon D. Young
Leon D. Young
Thanksgiving is a time when families and loved ones come together and give thanks for their many blessings.
It is a time of scrumptious feasts and opulent displays of both food and drink. It is also a time of merriment, Kodak moments and great anticipation, because the Holiday Season is finally upon us. For most Americans, Thanksgiving and the holidays are a happy time. But, for far too many in this country, the holidays are just another reminder of the great divide that separates the haves from the have-nots.
Milwaukee is no exception. There are many in our city that will need a place to eat for Thanksgiving.
The following meal sites are serving holiday dinners on Thanksgiving Day and the following weekend – so bring your appetite!
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
• Journey House 2110 W Scott Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 647-0548 (Dinner at 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, November 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving)
• St. Vincent de Paul – Southside Meal Site 931 W Madison Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 (414) 649-9555 (Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
• St. Vincent de Paul – Northside meal Site 2600 N 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 374-4095 (Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.)
• Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2207 N 2nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 372-6174 (Lunch 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.)
• Bethesda Outreach Center 2810 W Highland Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Meals: Tue Wed Thu 12:000 – 1:15 p.m.
• Community Baptist Church 2249 N Sherman Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53208 (Meal at 10:00 a.m.)
• St. Vincent de Paul 2628 N MLK Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Lunch at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Milwaukee Rescue Mission 1820 W Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Meals: 7:00am 12:00pm 4:45pm
• St. Benedict’s Community Church 924 W State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 (414) 271-0135 ext. 214 (Meal at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
• Vets Place Central 3330 W Wells (Vets only) Milwaukee, WI 53208 (414) 342-5000 Meals: 7:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm
• Metropolitan Baptist Church 1345 W Burleigh Milwaukee, WI 53206 (414) 562-7200 Meals: Tue & Thu Dinner 5:00-6- :00pm Sunday Breakfast 8:00-9:00am
Friday, November 25, 2016
• Gathering @ St. James 833 W Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233 Meals: Mon – Fri 8:30-9:30 a.m.) Sat 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
• Milwaukee Rescue Mission 1820 W Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (MEN ONLY!) Dinner at 4:30 p.m. (MEN ONLY!)
Saturday, November 26, 2016
• Gathering @ Christian Faith Fellowship Church East 724 S Layton Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53215 Meals: Mon & Wed 4:30- 5:30 p.m. (Sat 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• Greater Galilee Baptist Church 2433 N 13th Street Milwaukee, WI 53206 (Lunch at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Gathering @ Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church 8424 W Center Street – Near West Side Milwaukee, WI 53208 (Sat 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Carmel serves the 2nd and 4th Saturdays only.
• Gathering @ Our Next Generation Neighborhood Center 3421 W Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, WI 532 (414) 272-4122; Contact James (Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Sunday, November 27, 2016
• St. Benedict’s Church 924 W State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 (Dinner at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
• St. John’s Cathedral 831 N Van Buren Milwaukee, WI 53202 Meals: Sun – Fri 11:15-12:30pm Bag lunch 1:00-2:30pm
FOOD PANTRIES
All Saints Pantry Contact: Peggy Owens; (414) 444-5610 4060 N 26th St 53216 Tue & Fri 9:30-noon
Central City Churches Outreach Ministry Contact: Alicia Ellis; (414) 342-1522 3022 W Wisconsin Ave, 53208 Mon -Thu 9:30-11- :30am (bring photo I.D. proof of current address) Serves zip codes 53205, 53208, 53233
Friedens Community Ministries Contact: Broiann Pyant; (414) 289-6030 1220 W Vliet Street (main) Mon- Fri 8:30-4:00pm
Hope House Contact: Stephanie; (414)645-2122 209 W Orchard 53204 Tue & Thu 12:30-2:30pm; Sat 10:00am-12noon Serves 53204 (Bring piece of mail, photo I.D.)
House of Peace Contact: Dominique McGee; (414) 933-1300 1702 W Walnut St 53205 Mon – Fri 9:00-12 noon; 1:00-4:00 pm Serves zip codes 53205 53233 53206
St Martin de Porres Contact: Pat Ellis; (414) 372-3090 128 W Burleigh Serves between Capitol and North; Holton and 20th St. Mon. 3-4:30; Thu 5:00- 6:30; Sat 12:30-2:00 pm (ID and mail with current address required)
Salvation Army Social Service Contact: Donna; (414) 831-1156 1645 N 25th 53205 Mon-Wed, Fri 8:30- 11:00am; 12:30-3:00pm Thu 1:00-3:00pm
If you have additional questions about meal sites, the Community Information Line is available to the public 24 hours every day at (414) 773-0211. Have a wonderful holiday!