Rotary Club of Forked River

Thanksgiving Food Program 2010

November 19, 2010

The Rotary Club budgeted $4,500 for this program.  We received 100 turkeys donated by Walmart of Lacey.  We also received another 52 donated turkey's as part for the Shop-Rite of Lacey "Free Turkey Program".

All the meals were assembled by The Lacey Township High School Interact Club.  Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Our local club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Forked River.

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of

• Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
• Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
• Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
• Advancing international understanding and goodwill

150 of the meals went to Lacey Residents, the other 50 went to Barnegat and Waretown who are also in the clubs service area.

The meals included everything you need for a nice Thanksgiving dinner including a Turkey, vegetables, stuffing, rolls, cranbury sauce, potatoes and a pie for dessert.

Pictures above are members of the Lacey Interact Club along with a few members of the Rotary Club of Forked River

Click below to view additional pictures of our Rotary and Interact Clubs preparing the Thanksgiving Meals