Community invited to Wayland’s annual Thanksgiving lunch

PLAINVIEW — Wayland Baptist University is inviting the Plainview community to join students, faculty, and staff for the university’s annual Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the cafeteria located on the first floor of McClung University Center.

The special holiday meal will be prepared and served by Sodexo, which provides dining services to Wayland’s Plainview campus. The event offers a chance for community members to share a traditional Thanksgiving meal alongside the university family.

“The Thanksgiving lunch is one of our favorite events of the year, and we want the community to be a part of it,” said Tiffany Mackey, general manager of Sodexo’s Wayland operations. “It’s a wonderful time for everyone—students, faculty, staff, and neighbors—to come together and celebrate the season.”

The meal will be served during regular lunch hours, with the cost for guests set at $10.64 per person, tax included.

While the Thanksgiving dinner is a special event, Mackey noted that the Wayland cafeteria is open to the public every day, offering a variety of foods and beverages on its menu.

“Many people don’t realize that the cafeteria is open to everyone, and that it has a great buffet,” Mackey said. “We welcome guests year-round to enjoy the daily meals we serve.”

McClung University Center is located at 1900 W. 7th Street on the Wayland campus.