Volunteers prepare Elk River’s annual community Christmas dinner

ANY RIVER, Minn. — An annual holiday tradition returns to Elk River for the 36th time on Christmas Day.

The Elk River Community Christmas Dinner takes place on Christmas morning from 11am to 3pm at the Elk River American Legion at 525 Railroad Drive.

The free Christmas dinner is served by the Elk River Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and is open to everyone.

The meal consists of chicken, turkey and ham with plenty of side dishes including green beans, corn, sweet potato and more.

For those who cannot physically get to the American Legion for the meal, rides and deliveries are available by calling Roger or Irene at 763-441-4457 or Mike at 612-940-5719.

The annual celebration serves more than 1,000 meals each year.

If you would like to volunteer, you can go to the Elk River American Legion and help out.