Long John Silver’s/A&W will host its second annual Mardi Gras Cruise-in Poker Run Saturday at 11 a.m. at the restaurant at 1601 S. Frontage Road in Meridian.

    Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and a cruise route map will be given to each entry upon registration. All cars, trucks and motorcycle clubs and organizations are invited to cruise in to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels.

    There will be a $20 entry fee to cruise. A 50/50 prize for best poker hand and a coupon for worst poker hand will be given upon cruise completion.

    The Mardi Gras poker run will benefit Meals on Wheels with 50 percent of all registration proceeds.

    Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization whose main focus is to ensure that the elderly receive proper nutrition. Their mission is that no senior should go hungry.

    “As a restaurant, it is our job to feed people,” said Bud Power, operator of the Meridian Long John Silver’s/ A&W. “This event is a great way for us to help feed those who cannot feed themselves.”

    As of 2015, the Meridian branch of Meals on Wheels has 140 volunteers to deliver 198 meals to seniors daily.

    “I like to be with people that need help, need a little friendship, and need food,” said Bob Field, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. “I like what it does for people.”

    Anyone can volunteer to help deliver meals to seniors by calling 601-482-9891.

    For more information on the poker run, visit https://www.facebook.com/

pages/Long-John-SilversAW-Meridian-MS or call 601-483-1188.

    For more information on Meals on Wheels, visit http://www.mowaa.org.