Jamestown Community Foundation Awards $1,500 Grant to Thanksgiving Meal Group

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