The Lions began serving their usual, highly popular protein entrees with coleslaw, hushpuppies, fries and a beverage at 4:30 p.m. preparing them with fryers stationed behind the Fair Park Community Center and using that building’s kitchen to put the meals together.  The large common room set with long tables allowed diners to relax with fellow festival-goers and a drive-through location in the Fair Park Swimming Pool parking lot catered to those who wished to pick up their food and eat it elsewhere.

About 50 Lions members, aided by several young members of the Garrett Memorial Christian School’s Leo Club worked in the heat, the kitchen, the dining area and the drive-through to serve what will likely be several hundred meals.  Their essential work helps lift and heal the community and each member enjoys contributing.  We stopped by to say hello, pitch in a little between assignments and take a few pictures.