By Dylana Milobar

Daybreak Rotary Christmas PIT Stop dinner ready to feed hundreds

Dec 9, 2018 | 10:30 AM

KAMLOOPS — The annual PIT Stop Christmas dinner kicks off this afternoon at the Kamloops United Church.

Lynda McKenzie of Kamloops Daybreak Rotary says they expect to be feeding around 400 people today.

“So we’ve been doing it a while,” She explains, “Our club does it 4 times a year, but we love the Christmas one because Santa comes, and we have gift bags to give out, and we do up a big meal.”

Rotary crews came in on Friday to start the cooking for the meal, tackling 300 lbs of potatoes, 200 lbs of carrots, homemade dressing, and 30 turkeys. 

“Last night as I was leaving, there were people coming by asking when the meal was,” McKenzie says, “So the news is on the street, and we’re excited about that.”

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While the food is already made, McKenzie adds, anyone wanting to bring by monetary donations can stop by starting at 3:30 p.m today at PIT Stop, located in the United Church at 421 St. Paul Street.

“PIT Stop happens every Sunday in this community,” She says, “So if people can make a cash donation to help buy groceries throughout the year, that would be awesome. And they do get a tax receipt from the Kamloops United Church, and the meals are prepared by volunteer groups.