Annual International Meal Scheduled
The Spanish International Meal, which is held yearly at the New Holland Spanish Mennonite Church, 24 N. Roberts Ave., New Holland, has been a popular fundraiser for many years. In 2018, about 150 area residents attended the meal.
On the menu for this year's meal will be foods and beverages from a variety of Latin American countries. The 2019 event will be held at the church on Saturday, Nov. 9. A lunch buffet will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Takeout meals will also be available.
According to pastor Anthony Garcia, food items on the menu will represent a number of countries where church members have roots, including Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Cuba, and Boliva. Other countries that may also be represented include Jamaica and Iraq.
Garcia described two of the dishes that will be served. "One unique plate is tacos machaca from Mexico, which is made with beef and served with potatoes in a corn-based tortilla," said Garcia. Pupusa, a dish from El Salvador made with ground pork in a corn tortilla, will also be served. Beverages will include horchata, made with rice milk, and a tart beverage called tamarindo.
A variety of desserts from other countries are generally served at the meal, as well.
Garcia noted that this year's meal will benefit renovations to the church parking lot, a project that the church has been completing in segments over the past two years. Funds raised by the meal will help to fund part two of the project.
There is a per-person price to attend the event. Children age 4 and under will be admitted free, and the price of admission for children ages 5 to 11 will be discounted. Readers who have questions may call 717-847-4265.
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