JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Community Foundation has awarded a $1,500 grant to the Thanksgiving Meal Group to help continue the community’s longstanding tradition of providing a free Thanksgiving meal to area residents.
The grant will fund the purchase of 15 food roasters, which will be used to prepare and serve meals during the annual Thanksgiving gathering. The equipment will also be available for future years, helping the volunteer group maintain the event for years to come.
Established in 2026, the Thanksgiving Meal Group was formed to carry on a community tradition that has been part of Jamestown for more than 30 years. The free Thanksgiving meal is open to everyone and typically serves nearly 1,000 people each year.
The new volunteer organization is working to secure financial and in-kind donations to support the annual meal. The grant from the Jamestown Community Foundation will help cover startup equipment costs, allowing the group to focus on continuing a tradition that brings the community together during the holiday season.
The Jamestown Community Foundation supports local projects and programs through grant funding. Information about the foundation, grant guidelines, and applications is available at www.ndcf.net. Click “Find Your Fund,” choose Community Funds, then select I-L to find the Jamestown Community Foundation grant application.
For questions, contact Toni Wegenast at (701) 252-8111. Donations to the Jamestown Community Foundation may be mailed to P.O. Box 2004, Jamestown, ND 58402.
