Preparations are underway for the Butte Rescue Mission's annual community Thanksgiving dinner. 

To make the dinner a success, help is needed from residents. Turkeys, all the trimmings and desserts are needed.

Last year around 2,200 people gathered at the Butte Depot to enjoy a holiday meal. However, despite reports that the economy is pulling out of the recession, Interim Executive Director of the Mission Rachel Freeman says times are tough and she expects more meals will be served at the annual meal.

The dinner is open to the public and will be held next Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Butte Depot on South Arizona Street. 

For more information call 782-0925. Donations can be dropped off at 1204 East Second Street.

Freeman says the dinner is a way of saying thank you to the community. The mission also needs donations of turkeys, hams and side dishes for holiday meal boxes.