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It was 1989 when Bill and Carolyn Bandera decided to give back to their community. Together with the support of the American Legion, Post 80 in Binghamton NY they served 69 Free Christmas Dinners to residents of the city of Binghamton.
That was the beginning of a story that has not stopped since that day. What my parents started as a labor of love, I have picked up and continued for 33 years now.
The Bandera Family Free Christmas Dinner happens every year on Christmas Day because of the commitment and dedication of hundreds of volunteers and the kindness of many dozens of donors and corporate sponsors.
Because of your loyalty to our vision, we now serve thousands of free meals on Christmas Day in Binghamton, Endicott, Norwich and Oneonta. This win, win program continues to bring together every "walk of life" in a true atmosphere of community, giving, sharing and love.
Our Christmas Dinner is available to anyone in the community and can be shared at our sit-down meal locations or by delivery to their residence. It's a small piece of a larger puzzle that helps meet the needs of our friends and family in a multitude of ways throughout these communities. Thanks to YOU, we have continued to grow and expand our reach over these past 33 years and are looking forward to positively impacting more lives in the future. Our motto is "Love Never Fails" and you help us prove that every year!
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