Published November 22. 2023 12:30PM
A Tamaqua business prepared and gave away approximately 2,500 turkey dinners with all the fixings.
Tuesday’s distribution marked the second time that La Dolce Casa/DiMaggio’s provided free meals to the community in time for Thanksgiving.
A long line assembled outside the West Broad Street restaurant, where employees packaged meals from the restaurant’s food truck.
To help folks stay warm as sleet fell and winds whipped, employees served cups of steamy hot chocolate - complete with whipped cream.
Restaurant owner Alfonso “Alfie” Picone said the business loves to do whatever it can for the community, and held the distribution to show thanks for the community’s continued support.
Koch’s Turkey Farm in the Lewistown Valley donated turkeys. Distributors including Sysco, Schiff’s, Russo Foods and PFG also assisted.
- Jill Whalen
La Dolce Casa/DiMaggio's Restaurant in Tamaqua gave away 2,500 turkey dinners on Tuesday as a way to thank the community for its support. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Barbara Buzzetta, an employee of La Dolce Casa/DiMaggio's Restaurant in Tamaqua, served hot chocolate to those who waited in line for free turkey dinners from the business's food truck. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS
Dozens line up for free turkey dinners provided by La Dolce Casa/DiMaggio's Restaurant in Tamaqua on Tuesday. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS