Community Thanksgiving feeds a large crowd
This year’s community Thanksgiving meal served even more people than last year and was a huge success!
The second Community Thanksgiving meal was held on the day itself at the Caribou County Senior Center. The event’s organizers were hoping to keep a low profile, and we will honor their wishes, but it’s safe to say that many people involved in the event have a good idea who to thank.
Volunteers filled both the kitchen and dining room, not to mention the delivery vehicles that drove out countless packed meals to those who had signed up for them.
The meal itself was cooked and prepared largely in the Senior Center kitchen, which donated the space and facilities. Turkey was the centerpiece of the meal, along with potatoes, gravy, stuffing, salads, vegetables, and an amazing selection of pies.
According to volunteers, the number of meals prepared and served this year was much higher than last year. Despite the added attendance, which the organizers were thrilled by, there was only a minor delay as more potatoes were peeled and mashed, and more stuffing was…stuffed.
Folks from all around the area came in throughout the meal—some to volunteer, some to donate, some to see what was happening—but ultimately everyone came together to eat in the same place and time, which is really what a day like Thanksgiving is all about.
Everyone involved with the Community Thanksgiving meal should be proud of how it went, and the community it created!
