Bounty of Bethlehem

Community Spotlight

Annamarie Jack Bilski discusses the mission of Bounty of Bethlehem, a community Christmas dinner that has been serving those in need for 40 years in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hosted at the Salvation Army, the event provides a free, home-cooked Christmas meal for anyone who needs it, including dine-in and to-go options. Annamarie shares how her family has been involved for over 15 years and the meaningful experience of giving back on Christmas Day. She also explains how the community has supported the event with donations, volunteer work, and food contributions, including turkeys, hams, and desserts. With an expected 2,500 people to be served, Annamarie highlights the challenges of organizing such a large-scale event and the joy that comes from bringing the community together to help those in need.