
Every Community Has a Story. This One Is 57 Years Strong.
For 57 years, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO) has brought people together through its annual Free Christmas Dinner, creating a welcoming space for connection, conversation, and a shared meal on Christmas Day. Since 1969, the organization has served more than 41,000 meals to community members.
As the holiday season approaches, the tradition continues. This year, 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union is proud to support the 57th Annual Free Christmas Dinner and the volunteers who help make it possible.
“We are so proud to be able to put on such an important initiative for seniors, families, and children; anyone who needs a meal and a friend has a place at our table,” says Kaitlynn Weaver, LSCO’s Executive Director. “This event is such a pillar of the Christmas season for the City of Lethbridge and it’s such a nice way for the LSCO to bring the community together.”
The impact extends well beyond the dining room. In addition to hosting the Christmas Day meal, the LSCO supports homebound individuals through Meals on Wheels and provides meals to local organizations serving community members in need.
For 1st Choice Savings, supporting this tradition is about helping strengthen the connections that bring communities together.
"We're proud to support our members through many of life's milestones,” says Kim Schaaf, Chief Marketing Officer at 1st Choice Savings.
“The LSCO Christmas Dinner is a special chapter in our community's story. It brings people together and creates connection during a season when it matters most. As a local credit union, we're proud to support the LSCO and the volunteers who make this event possible.”
As food costs continue to rise, the LSCO is raising funds to help cover meal costs and support Meals on Wheels programming. Community donations help ensure this long-standing tradition continues for years to come.
