NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — New Beech Grove Baptist Church in Newport News hosted the Andrew Shannon Feeding 5000 Thanksgiving Harvest and Community Celebration Saturday.
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Andrew Shannon, the event founder and organizer, said that "Feeding 5,000" has served the community for over 23 years.
From 12 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 18, people could enjoy a meal free of charge at 361 Beechmont Drive, according to an event press release. No reservation was required and diners could take the meal to-go, from a drive through or walk-up.
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Elected officials and business and community leaders were "Celebrity Servers," according to the press release. The event were catered by Chic A Sea Restaurant.
