The Lawrence Community Christmas Dinner at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., is shown in this file photo from 2013.

Organizers of Lawrence’s annual Community Christmas Dinner are gearing up for this year’s event and they’re seeking contributions of turkeys, hams and pies for the feast.

The dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 25 at the First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont. The meal is free and open to the public. Home delivery is also available for those who are unable to come to the church.

Deb Engstrom, a lead organizer of the dinner, said organizers are seeking contributions of 12- to 15-pound turkeys and 5-pound hams for the dinner. She said 55 turkeys and 40 hams are needed. In addition, about 150 pies are needed for the dinner.

Pies can be delivered directly to the church anytime after 6 a.m. on Christmas Day. People wanting to donate other food or to volunteer for the dinner may call Engstrom at 785-218-9347 or email her at deb5550@att.net.

Monetary donations can be to First United Methodist Church. People writing checks should write “Christmas Dinner” in the memo line.

For home deliveries, people who are not signed up through local agencies can call 785-841-1516 after 6 a.m. on Christmas Day to arrange delivery.