Providing a free Thanksgiving dinner to the community has become a 19-year tradition of Jimmy Zisovski, owner of Jimmy Z’s Plates & Shakes in Brockport. Over the past nearly 20 years, thousands of hot turkey dinners have been provided to the community free of charge on Thanksgiving. Last year, Jimmy Z partnered his efforts and care for the community with Jubilee Christian Church. Both had the same goal – to bless more families who are alone or unable to enjoy their own Thanksgiving meal. Clarkson’s Ridgecrest Turkey Farm provides all the turkeys for this community outreach. Donations from other area farmers and residents contribute to the “fixings.” Jimmy Z’s does the cooking and Jubilee Church provides a warm venue and the staff to serve and love on the community.
On Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., fresh-cooked Thanksgiving meals will be provided free of charge at Jubilee Christian Church, 3565 Lake Road North, Brockport (just north of Rt. 104). Reservations are required. Dine in and take out are both available. Donations are welcome but not required. Any donations go to the Brockport Food and Toy Shelf. Tom the Turkey will also be on hand to Turkey Trot and take pictures with the kiddos.
Donations of canned goods, produce, or pies are accepted and they can be dropped off at Jubilee Church (Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or Jimmy Z’s (Sunday or Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m.). Anything not used for the Community Thanksgiving Meal will be donated to the Brockport Food Shelf.
Both Zisovski and Emelio Sebastian, Pastor of Jubilee, believe in the importance of serving the local community. “Making sure people aren’t alone for the holiday is just one way to give back,” said Pastor Emelio.
For reservations or more information, call 585-637-8530.
