FORT RILEY, Kan. - To help Soldiers and Family member stretch their dollars until the next paycheck, USO Fort Riley held its second No Dough Dinner June 30 at Fort Riley's Wyman Park.
No Dough Dinners are free dinners held the last business day before paydays for Soldiers.
This dinner consisted of sub sandwiches donated by Subway along with cookies and other refreshments. Subway donated about 150 subs, said April Blackmon, USO Fort Riley director. To make sure there was enough food, Blackmon said, about 150 more subs were made for the event.
Along with being able to enjoy a free meal before payday, Army spouse Carissa Pitler said it was a way for kids to meet friends.
"It's a great service to the military especially for those who are new to the area," Pitler said.
The USO is a non-profit organization so everything was donated, and the food was served by volunteers, Blackmon said.
Volunteer Paul Plunkett helped draw more people to the dinner by waving a sign and yelling, "Free dinner!" on the street near the park.
"My volunteer on the side of the road yelling "free dinner" was solely responsible for at least 100 of (the diners attending)." Blackmon said. "He was awesome."
For the date and location of the next No Dough Dinner, visit www.uso.org/fortriley.
DINNER DATES
July 30 - 5 to 7 p.m. at McCormick Park, west pavilion
Aug. 13 - 5 to 7 p.m. at McCormick Park, west pavilion
Aug. 31 - 5 to 7 p.m. Wyman Park
For more information, visit www.uso.org/fortriley
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