A free Easter meal distribution planned for this weekend in Upper Adams has been rescheduled to Sunday, not Saturday. The change has been made to better allow the family and community to mourn the loss of Specialist Krystofer Lopez.
Biglerville Hose & Truck Company No. 1 announced the change as it prepares to welcome community members for its annual Easter Meal Drive-Thru. The event will now take place on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m., or until meals are gone.
The meal distribution is made possible by an anonymous donor and is open to all community members. Organizers emphasized that no registration is required and that everyone is welcome to participate.
Meals will include baked ham, potatoes, green beans, a roll and dessert, providing a traditional Easter-style dinner for individuals and families across the region.
The event will follow a drive-thru format designed for efficiency and safety. Participants are asked to enter the fire station parking lot using the south entrance, approaching from the Gettysburg direction. Vehicles will then line up near the rear of the lot before proceeding through the station’s rear apparatus doors.
Drivers will stop inside the apparatus bays to receive their meals before exiting through the front apparatus doors. Volunteers will be on site to guide traffic and assist with the process. Organizers ask attendees to remain in their vehicles at all times and to proceed slowly and cautiously through the station grounds.
The annual event has become a meaningful way for the fire company to give back to the community, particularly during the Easter season. By offering a free meal, organizers aim to ensure that local residents — including families, seniors and those in need — can enjoy a holiday dinner.
The rescheduling from Saturday to Sunday allows the event to move forward while still maintaining its mission of community support and outreach.
Source: Biglerville Hose & Truck Co. #1