Market Street Mission Hosts Free Christmas Dinner In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Market Street Mission in Morristown will host its annual free Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25. The event is open to community members who are struggling with various challenges, including hunger, homelessness, and addiction.

Dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. at 9 Market Street in Morristown. The mission aims to provide a welcoming environment for people who might otherwise experience loneliness during the holiday.

Todd, a resident of the Mission’s Life Change Addiction Recovery Program, shared his perspective on the upcoming holiday. "Every past Christmas has been terrible for me – not having my family or my kids, losing my parents and my brother – I had nothing to look forward to at any holiday," Todd said.

He added that this year is different. "But this Christmas at the Mission, I have something to look forward to: having time with my friends in the program and celebrating with people we care about. I’m grateful that I have people around me and I’m not alone this Christmas," Todd stated.

The Market Street Mission also announced that a free Christmas dinner will be held at its Jersey Shore location. This dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. at 701 Memorial Drive in Asbury Park.

The mission expressed gratitude to its donors for making the special meal possible for both program residents and community guests. Volunteers also play a key role in the event, dedicating their holiday to serving the Christmas dinner.

Individuals seeking a community gathering for Christmas dinner are encouraged to attend the Morristown location. The mission seeks to foster a sense of family and celebration during the holiday season.

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