Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

SOUTH ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Inflation affects many goods and services that fill the needs of the public as well as the specialty items and tasks that keep the first responders on duty. 

South Zanesville Fire Chief Russell Taylor announced their 64th Annual Chicken Dinner Fundraiser that will be taking place at the fire department this Sunday.

“This chicken barbecue helps fund the day-to-day operations here at the fire department but one of our main goals here is this community tradition,” Taylor said. “It’s been going on so long, we see the same people here every year that show their support for the fire department. Plus the Zanesville Boosters cook fantastic chicken. You’ll get a half-a-chicken, you’ll get our homemade coleslaw that we will make tonight and also you’ll get applesauce and a roll. And you can dine in or you can take it with you.”

The South Zanesville Fire Department engages with the community in countless ways, including their support with the local youth athletics and education. Each dinner sold, helps allow the department to give back to the community.

“You can show up that day, food starts at 11 O’clock,” Taylor said. “We have people get here a little earlier, if we’ve got the chicken ready. I want to get it out the door while it’s good and hot. You can stop by the fire station before Sunday and buy tickets or that day we will have tickets available to sell. There will be 1,300 dinners and they’ll go fast. So if you’d like a good hot meal for Sunday, get here early.”

Meals are $10 dollars and Taylor anticipates fair weather with steady conversations and hot meals satisfying everyone in attendance.