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Dec. 11, 2020

C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center offers holiday meals

By Tracy Courage
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Fast Facts:

  • Holiday Helpings provides ready-made holiday meals for 6-8 people
  • Turkey, ham and pork tenderloin dinners available
  • Order at 501-821-4444 or online at https://thevinescenter.org/
  • Orders due by noon Dec. 18; pickup by noon Dec. 23

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LITTLE ROCK —  “Holiday Helpings,” the meal preparation service offered through the C. A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, is back this month to help simplify holiday preparations.

The center is offering full-course meals that serve six to eight people. The main course — roasted turkey, country ham or pork tenderloin — is accompanied by two quart-size side items, turkey gravy and a dozen dinner rolls.

Addition side items can be purchased a la carte and include cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, country style green beans, macaroni and cheese, honey-glazed carrots and whole kernel corn.

“Our meal program is a great way to take the stress out of your holiday meal preparation by saving time and expense on cooking,” Tony Baker, operations manager for the 4-H Center, said. “As an added bonus, you’ll be helping support the Arkansas 4-H Center.”

Meal kit choices and prices include:

  • Sliced, roasted Butterball turkey ($95)
  • Petit Jean country ham ($105)
  • Pork tenderloin ($85)

Choice of 2 sides 1 qt each

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Country Style Green Beans
  • Mac & Cheese

Orders can be placed by phone at 501-821-4444 or online at https://thevinescenter.org/.

Orders must be received by noon, Friday, Dec. 18; orders must be picked up by noon, Wednesday, Dec. 23. The center is located at 1 Four H Way, Little Rock, AR 72223. Find on Google Maps.

 

To learn more about Arkansas 4-H, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit the Arkansas 4-H online at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/4h-youth/. Visit the Cooperative Extension Service online at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/. Follow the Cooperative Extension Service on Twitter at @UAEX_edu.

 

About the Division of Agriculture

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system. 

The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Media contact:
Tracy Courage
Director, Communications Services
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
(501) 671-2126
tcourage@uada.edu 

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