YOUNGSTOWN - The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will be holding a free Christmas dinner for families in need on Christmas Day.

There will be two meals on Christmas Day, with one from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and another from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The meals are absolutely free and everyone is welcome to attend the dinner.

Additionally, diners will be treated to some uplifting words from donors, who sent Christmas cards with encouraging messages. The tables will be decorated with these cards.

Parking for the dinner is available behind the building at 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Youngstown.