As the organizers of the 35th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner continue to make preparations for the traditional dinner on Thursday, November 27, they are asking volunteers to come forward to fill a few open slots.
“The response from residents to volunteer has been wonderful,” said Claire Sharp, who with her husband Chris Sharp and founder Dave Lewis, organize the event. “We have a few spaces left for delivery drivers, greeters, servers and clean up crew members.”
The uniquely Wimberley event, open to the public, is entirely run by volunteers. In 2024, 844 full turkey dinners with all the trimmings were served. Of those 844 dinners, 430 of them were taken to-go or delivered to people who could not attend in person. By the end of the day, 175 deliveries were made. The remaining 438 dinners were enjoyed by Wimberley Valley residents at the Wimberley Community Center.
Shifts are two or two and a half hours. To volunteer, sign up online at Wimber-leyVolunteer-now. com/events.
Prospective volunteers may also call 512-842-7882 or email [email protected]. As is customary, the 2025 Community Thanksgiving meal will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR12. The dinner is free. Donations are accepted the day of the event, or at Ozona Bank all year. Ample parking is available.
Hosted by Wimberley Valley volunteers since 1988, the beloved tradition is a heartwarming opportunity for community members to not only serve their neighbors, but to dine with them.
