SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Animal Protective League (APL) is inviting the community to dinner to support the organization's recovery from a tornado that hit Springfield in June.Â
APL said it received a donation of 1,000 meals from Nelson's Catering to sell as a fundraiser.Â
Pickup will be available from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Commodities Pavilion at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Â
According to APL, the chicken dinners will include half a grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll, while the vegetarian dinner will feature meatless lasagna, green beans and a breadstick.Â
Preorders can be made through Sept. 3, and those interested can order their meals online.Â
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