Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family, and the organizers of Tallahassee’s Community Thanksgiving Celebration want to make sure everyone has that opportunity—even if they don’t have loved ones to spend it with.
This Thursday, more than a hundred volunteers will be at American Legion post 13 next to Lake Ella serving Thanksgiving dinner. Event organizer Vickie Goodman says this is the thirtieth year they’re holding the event.
“We feed generally between 800 and 1300 people every year,” Goodman says. “Basically, alone, no place to go, away from home, limited resources, it doesn’t really matter, if you show up we feed you.”
Goodman says they’re still looking for people to help with setting up and breaking down the event. In addition, organizers are distributing clean coats and blankets as well as offering free calls for visitors who can’t spend the day with their family.
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Lynn Higgins at (850) 205-5211.
