USO No-Dough Dinner

USO No Dough Dinners are a year-round program held at the USO Great Lakes Center, Bldg. 27, located on the historic Naval Station Great Lakes base, Great Lakes, Illinois. USO No Dough Dinners offer a free, hot meal to military and military families in a friendly, ‘home away from home’ environment in the USO’s facility. USO No Dough Dinners are served in the center every Thursday beginning at 5 p.m. USO No Dough Dinners typically serve between 400-600 military members and their families. Specific No Dough Dinners are underwritten by companies, clubs or other organizations who then actually man the serving line to dish up plates to feed the troops.

Many of the military customers that utilize the USO Great Lakes Center and come to the No Dough Dinners are Junior Sailors attending military specialty schools on Naval Station Great Lakes; however, all branches of military service are welcome—including Army, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. USO No Dough Dinners also attract many military families, along with spouses and their children, who may have a parent serving overseas.

Other Upcoming Events

  1. Purple Up Punch A Cup- MOTMC 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    To wrap up our celebration of Month of the Military Child we will have a few rounds of Purple-Up Punch-A-Cup! Bring your best skills in and have some fun with exciting games and prizes! Rules are super simple: PUNCH A CUP- WIN A PRIZE! Grab some foo…

    Apr 29th, 2025 11:00 AM CDT (1100R)

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  2. Karaoke Fridays 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite…

    May 2nd, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  3. K9 Therapy 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. We partner with our local LCC K9 Military Ministry for them to come in with their amazing therapy dogs. Canine companions play an important role in delive…

    May 6th, 2025 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)

  4. Wednesday Family Fun Day 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    We’re excited to announce that we will be closing the center to give our amazing families a chance to enjoy a special Wednesday filled with arts and crafts. Come join us for a fun and creative day!

    May 7th, 2025 5:30 PM CDT (1730R)

  5. Karaoke Fridays 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🎤🎶 Karaoke Fridays at USO Great Lakes! 🎶🎤 Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Fridays! Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage sensation, we want to hear you belt out your favorite tunes. Bring your friends, pick your favorite…

    May 9th, 2025 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)

  6. Military Spouse Appreciation Dinner with the USO Great Lakes 

    530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States

    🌸 Celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day with USO Great Lakes! 🌸

    May 9th, 2025 5:00 PM CDT (1700R)

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