About 1,500 meals were prepared to be served at the Phoenix Convention Center and about 3,000 were prepared to be delivered by the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army hosted its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, bringing hundreds of individuals from around the Valley to share coffee, food and conversations in downtown Phoenix.
At the reception, which opened its doors after 9 a.m., Valley residents were able to enjoy some coffee, watch a football game that was being screened and share conversations with others while music played in the background. There was also a room for those who wanted to pray and receive counseling, and a kids area where children could color and draw.
Janice Jones said she had been laid off recently and didn’t get a chance to purchase a turkey for her and her family, who were at the hospital welcoming a new family member.She had learned about the event on the news and decided to try it out. During the Salvation Army event, she said she had been praying, walking around and talking to people, which left her feeling good.
“I really do appreciate that the Salvation Army is doing this for the people that need it. It came in handy for me this year, at least I do get a Thanksgiving dinner. And I'm really thankful for that,” Jones said.About 900 volunteers were involved with the organization and execution of the event, according to Maj. Tim Smith, a spokesperson with the Salvation Army.
This year, about 1,500 meals with turkey, bread, vegetables, stuffing, potatoes and pumpkin or apple pie were prepared for the event. Smith said volunteer drivers were delivering 3,000 additional meals to those who weren't able to attend, and other Salvation Army locations across the Valley were also serving dinner.Her father used to volunteer at the Thanksgiving dinner each year, and when he passed she decided to keep the tradition going for him.
“We want people to feel like they are our guests, that they're not just coming in to get a dinner and then off they go. We want them to feel comfortable staying around for a little while enjoying the activities that are here for them so that they can really feel like they're valued … and that they know that the Phoenix community cares about them,” Smith said.
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