“We looked around and realized here in the city of Weston, there’s not a lot for people on Thanksgiving”, he said. “I really like their turkey and ham”.
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The turkey drive is sponsored by WLBK in partnership with First National Bank, Pardridge Insurance, Heritage Woods, Splash of Color, Genoa Automotive and state Rep.
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center holds several dances throughout the year and the profits raised from these events will go towards supporting the Salvation Army and other local charities. Fredericks said they need nearly 50 more volunteers for the late shift. “We had volunteers come in Monday and Tuesday to help with the kitchen”.
“We have had so many telephone calls this week of people saying, ‘Do you have any openings? In fact, it gives you a great feeling”.
Pastor Sarah Wells said the church has put out a special invitation to all emergency medical personnel, firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and police officers who will be working on the holiday and is expecting about 300 diners. “We’re here to help people who would otherwise not have anything”. “That’s why I volunteered”. When asked if she would be able to have Thanksgiving dinner if it were not for the generosity of others, she said “probably not”. He says for the last 4 years he was homeless, but through the group found new hope.
Student Chris Bourdon said it made him sad to think people could go without a Thanksgiving dinner with their family.
The traditional meal will include turkey, potatoes, dressing, and desserts.
Gross and Combs, who both have been at their current posts a little more than a year, are astounded by the generosity of kamaaina during the holiday season.
Volunteers have been preparing to feed hundreds of people during the annual Thanksgiving community meal.
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Salvation Army youth leader Katrina Basso said this dinner event allowed families to see what their children have accomplished throughout the year by earning badges similar to scouts that were hanging on sashes along the walls. “Commercials on TV show a big dinner and an all-American family”.
