HACKENSACK — Cass County Faith in Action’s Fall Booya for Faith is 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Union Church in Hackensack.

Booya is a rich stew, slow-cooked overnight in a giant cauldron with several kinds of meats and loads of vegetables. Add Linnea’s Organic Bread, baked in a wood-fired brick oven and live music with Larry Kimball and Friends, and “you have a superb evening of good food and fun,” organizers said in a news release.

The event is free and open to everyone. Donations will be accepted at the door.

“We are very excited to return to a sit-down meal,” Faith in Action Executive Director Theresa Eclov said in the news release. “People enjoy spending time together, talking and listening to some great music.”

This Faith in Action Booya is taking place during the Sept. 23-25 Hackensack Chainsaw Event, which features three days of wood carving, artisans, foods, games and family fun.

Faith in Action connects Cass County residents with local volunteers who provide neighborly assistance with rides, accessible van rides, basic home repair, and phone reassurance. Volunteers intend to provide homemaking and chore services later this fall. Services are provided based on need, not income, and there are no fees for services. Everyone qualifies but they do need to call ahead.

Drivers are also needed in every community in Cass County. Volunteers can choose how, when and how often they are able to help. Drivers are also needed for Faith in Action’s accessible van. Volunteer training, liability insurance, mileage reimbursement and COVID-19 protective supplies are provided. Local support of Faith in Action is the key to helping people stay living in their homes and communities for as long as possible, organizers noted.

Call 218-675-5435 for more information.