From staff reports
The Venango County Democrats, in collaboration with the Venango-Clarion chapter of the Northwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, are continuing their annual tradition of delivering free Christmas meals to elderly, shut-in and homebound members of the Venango County community.
Delivery of meals will begin at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25.
Adding to the tradition, individuals seeking company on Christmas Day are invited to join in person at 237 Seneca St. in Oil City, where a communal dinner will be served starting at 1 p.m.
The traditional Christmas dinner, prepared by Venango County Democratic Party chairman John Kluck and his mother, Dianne Kluck, will feature items such as ham, potatoes, vegetables, fresh baked rolls and cookies crafted by volunteers.
For those without online access, reservations can be made by calling (814) 657-3108 and leaving a message. The meals will be packaged in reusable microwave and dishwasher-safe containers.
Reservation requests for meals are encouraged to be made by Dec. 18 to ensure availability.
Those interested in contributing, whether through assisting with meal deliveries, baking cookies or making donations, are encouraged to reach out to John Kluck at (814) 657-3108.
The Venango Democrats added that this annual event would not be possible without the “incredible” support from the community.
