Staunton VFW Brings Back Friday Lenten Fish Fries

The popular community event returns with a variety of seafood and sides.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Staunton VFW in Illinois will be hosting its annual Friday Lenten fish fry events over the next several weeks, serving up white fish, catfish, shrimp, and chicken strips along with classic sides like french fries, mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. The fish fries will take place on February 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27, as well as April 3, with meals served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why it matters

The Staunton VFW's Lenten fish fries have become a beloved community tradition, drawing locals and visitors alike to enjoy affordable, freshly prepared seafood during the Christian season of Lent. These events help support the VFW's ongoing community service efforts.

The details

The Staunton VFW's menu for the fish fries will include a variety of seafood options, including white fish, catfish, shrimp, and chicken strips. Classic sides like french fries, mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw will also be available. Desserts will be provided by the Merry Pie Makers.

  • The fish fries will take place on February 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27, as well as April 3.
  • Meals will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

Staunton VFW

A local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization that serves the Staunton, Illinois community.

Merry Pie Makers

A local group that will be providing desserts for the Staunton VFW's Lenten fish fry events.

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The takeaway

The Staunton VFW's annual Lenten fish fries have become a beloved community tradition, providing locals and visitors with affordable, freshly prepared seafood options during the Christian season of Lent. These events help support the VFW's ongoing community service efforts.