Despite rainy weather that probably cut down on attendance, organizers of the ninth annual Winn Community Feast called the February 10 event a success.  The lunch was held at the Winnfield Civic Center.

It was one more effort by a group calling themselves “Caring & Sharing in Unity” not only to provide meals here in the community but at the same time to draw folks closer by encouraging them to share those meals together.  This time the repast was grilled/smoked chicken with macaroni & cheese, green beans, a roll plus a table with a wide variety of desert selections.

The concept was launched by Shelia Mitchell at her home in 2010 as “Support Ministry.”  It expanded to Caring & Sharing in 2019 with the involvement of Jane Purser and others.  Through the years it’s been held in different places including churches and back and forth at the Civic Center and Ms. Mitchell says she hopes this might be their permanent site.

“This feast and fellowship was possible due to so much help and support from Laurel Heights Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church, Christ Wesleyan Fellowship, South Winnfield Baptist Church and Louisiana Adult & Teen Challenge Women’s facility,” said Mary Lou Blackley.

“Franklin Williams’ very talented “one-man band” added a wonderful gospel atmosphere to the occasion.  We are especially grateful to our main cooks, Roderick Williams and Jessie Phillips. Both men have cooked on the grill for us in the past, as well as this year. We couldn’t put on the event without them!”