PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CALL: KELLEN LEEF, 304-249-8124, kellen@pigsflybbq.com
Kellen's Kitchen--A Catering Company
Post Office Box 204
Maxwelton, West Virginia 24957
(304) 249-8124
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Kellen's Kitchen Catering Company, a part of Pigs Fly Barbeque, is happy to announce their Eleventh Annual “Day of Giving Back--Free Community Thankgiving Dinner” to be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025. As always, they are proudly partnering with the State Fair of West Virginia. Dinner will be served in the West Virginia Building on the West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Fairlea, West Virginia.
In 2024, they served almost 1000 meals with the help of over 150 volunteers. All things considered, we suspect the need may be even greater this year,” said Kellen Leef, co-owner of the popular local caterer and event provider. “So many people are just struggling to get by.”
Her partner, Mike Sheridan, said “we try to give a little something back to the community which has been so good to us, and feeding people is a great way to do it.”
The menu includes a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, cranberry salad, pumpkin pie, and all the rest of the trimmings.
Service starts at 12:00, and runs until 4:00 pm or they run out of food. It is absolutely free to anyone who shows up.
“There are many people in our community who are either alone, or unable to prepare themselves a traditional Thanksgiving meal,” said Leef. “We want them to share this joyful and thankful occasion with us. So, if you know of such people, ask them to come by and join us for good food and fellowship.” There is absolutely no charge and no catch; people can throw a donation in the bucket if they want to. We do not check ID’s, and no paperwork is required. Just show up and eat.
They will also deliver to shut-ins, if they have enough volunteer drivers. Carry-out begins at 1:30. Please call 304-645-9420 after 9:00 on Thursday morning to request home delivery.
Large orders (more than about ten) for group homes, nursing facilities and so forth will also be filled as they are able, but this year they are asking that you call Kellen to order them at least three days ahead, so that the volunteers can better work them into the flow.
Over the years, the event has evolved into a community-sponsored event, and “we have gotten incredible community support. We’ve been fortunate to have donations of both food and cash from a number of individuals and organizations in the community. We’ve received support from many local businesses, churches, and individuals, and will respectfully ask all local businesses to step up and participate. “We realize that times are hard right now,” said Leef, “but we all need to do what we can to help each other.”
Diners may throw some money into the tip jar if they choose, but it is not required. Leftover food and money, if any, is donated to the local food bank.
They are expecting volunteers on Wednesday, as well as Thanksgiving Day, and the following Friday, to help prep, cook, serve and clean up. Shifts are set up so that nobody has to work all day; people will get to spend time with their families while donating 3 or 4 hours to the community on Thanksgiving Day.
Please call (304) 249-8124 and ask for Kellen to pledge a contribution. Or click "2025 Free Thanksgiving Dinner" on the main menu at www.pigsflybbq.com. To volunteer, please call Cathey Sawyer at (304) 645-5401 or email her at gvturkeyday@gmail.com. Please include your phone number in the email so she can call you back and work out any details.
Kellen's Kitchen Catering Company is part of When Pigs Fly Barbeque, which has been cooking and selling real pit barbeque since 2005. They are currently focused on catering for families, parties, and company events. They also do events such as fairs and festivals, run their Weenie King hot dog cart, and provide concessionaire services for sporting and other events.
See their Facebook page, visit www.pigsflybbq.com, or call Kellen at (304) 249-8124 for more information.
Happy Thanksgiving!