LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Subsequent week, the mayors of Lansing and East Lansing will host the seventeenth annual Mayors’ Ramadan Unity Dinner, with an look from Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.
The occasion, also referred to as “Unity Through Meals,” will happen Monday, April 21, between 5:30 p.m. and eight:00 p.m. on the Henry Heart in Lansing, positioned at 3535 Forest Rd. Organizers say they’re planning for “great Middle Eastern cuisine and an informative program.”
Organizers say the occasion embraces all neighborhood members no matter religion to work collectively towards a standard aim.
The mission of the dinner is to boost cash for the Higher Lansing Meals Financial institution, with the hope of bringing consciousness to the wrestle of these experiencing starvation and promote higher understanding of learn how to assist the neighborhood.
In accordance with town of East Lansing, the occasion attracts greater than 400 individuals every year and has contributed greater than $141,000 to the native meals banks since its inception.
For extra details about the occasion and learn how to attend, observe this hyperlink.