About Feast of Giving

November 27th, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Dayton Convention Center

A Tradition of Generosity and Community Spirit

The Feast of Giving has a rich history of uniting our community through generosity. Each year, we gather this Dayton banquet to celebrate the spirit of giving and togetherness.
Our Heritage
Rooted in tradition, we honor those who have given before us:
  • 1969
    The Feast of Giving has been a Dayton area tradition since Elder Beerman launched the dinner in 1969 as a “thank you” to the community. It continued under the family foundation’s stewardship for forty years.
  • 2009
    In 2009, Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio, led by Steve Levitt, Tom Olsen and John Macke, came together with Stratacache and ABC22/FOX45, and shortly thereafter, LaStar Corporation and Mike Shane, to carry forward the tradition. Under their leadership, the Feast of Giving became a true community event, serving over 8,000 meals annually.
  • 2020
    In 2020, the event was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, though the spirit of giving lived on through partnerships with Miami Valley Meals (MVM) and Simple Street Ministries.
  • 2024
    In 2024, the Steering Committee decided that the Feast of Giving should return as a live event in the newly renovated Dayton Convention Center for Thanksgiving 2025 and a small working group began planning.
Today's Event
Join us for a day of food, music, and community fun.
Volunteer
"So excited that 'The Feast of Giving' is back in Dayton. What a Blessing. Would love to volunteer again. Thank you"
Maggie
"It made my heart happy to help and to see the smiles on so many faces. I am so grateful to be able to be a part of something wonderful."

D’Andrea

"We having volunteered in the past and we absolutely loved it…wonderful to learn this celebration is returning."
Denise & Doug
"I'm so happy to hear this is back."
Betty
"So looking forward to this coming back to the Convention Center."
Richard
"I have volunteered for years. Can’t wait."
Karen
"It’s not just about feeding people – it is an experience."
Michelle
"People think of it feeding the homeless or less fortunate, but the Feast of Giving is for everyone. Anyone that wants fellowship. It’s for everybody."
Kendall
"The three things I think of when I think of the Feast of Giving are Community, Thankful, Giving Back."
Regina (12 year volunteer)
"It just feels so good."
Steve (longtime supporter)