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Everyone is welcome at the 25th annual Holiday Meal, a free Christmas Eve dinner hosted by the Davis Food Co-op and made possible by dozens of donors and volunteers. The meal will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Veterans\’ Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.

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More than 800 people — including students, senior citizens and people who are far away from their families — are expected to attend. Traditional and vegan menus are planned.

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The meal is served with the support of donations from individuals, community groups, businesses, Co-op suppliers and shoppers, and guests.

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Local residents who would like to help with the meal can take advantage of several options. Donations of wrapped candy, nuts in the shell, 10-by-10-inch fabric squares and ribbon are needed to make gift bags for guests. Donations may be dropped off at the Co-op Demo Station, 620 G St., during regular store hours, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Cash donations help support both the meal and hunger-based charities in Yolo County. Donations may be made payable to the 25th Annual Holiday Meal and dropped off at the store, or mailed to The Davis Food Co-op Holiday Meal, 620 G St., Davis, CA 95616.

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Volunteers will donate more than 160 hours of labor on Friday. To volunteer, stop by the Co-op and use the “Volunteer Sign-Up Book” to find a slot that suits you. Volunteer appointments will not be made by telephone.

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