BUCKHANNON - A free community dinner is being planned as a "thank you" to all the "volunteers, first responders, organizations and community members who came together" during the deadly flooding in Upshur and Lewis counties in July 21. WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital will host the "Stronger Together Free Community Dinner" from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 -- a month to the day after the flooding began -- at the Daily Grind, located at 20 Raella Lane in Buckhannon. "People stepped forward without hesitation -- first responders, volunteers, local organizations, businesses and neighbors helping neighbors. A designated area will be available during the dinner for anyone wishing to make monetary or physical donations to support the ongoing flood relief efforts. The announcement authorizes FEMA to begin implementing federal assistance programs and to coordinate with state and local officials on flood recovery efforts.