Central Coast groups offer free Thanksgiving meals
UPDATE: 11/22/2018 4:49 p.m. It’s something that many of us take for granted: a hot meal on Thanksgiving.
“It means a lot, being that I don’t have too much family around here,” said Lisa Salazar, who came to Dorothy’s Place for a meal this Thanksgiving.
Every holiday season, volunteers sacrifice their time at home to help those who need it most, and this year was no different. “So many people don’t have anything and I wanted to take this opportunity to give back,” said volunteer at Dorothy’s Place, Jennifer Russell.
Turkey, all the fixings, and pumpkin pie were prepared, served, and enjoyed at Dorothy’s Place in Salinas, and many other organizations along the Central Coast, this Thanksgiving. “Seeing the happy faces. Seeing people getting some really delicious food today and just enjoying their company,” said Russell.
One man said that Thursday was the first time in 7 years that he has eaten a meal on Thanksgiving. Others said they are just happy to have a warm place to spend the holiday.
“It means that I can be happy. That I get to eat something and be thankful for that,” said Adam Fritcher, who also came to Dorothy’s Place on Thanksgiving.
“I’m thankful for being alive another day and thankful for the meal. I’m thankful that I could come somewhere and take a shower and eat a warm meal,” said Salizar.
PREVIOUS STORY: There are several free community Thanksgiving meals being served around the Central Coast today. Here is a list of times and locations:
SALINAS
The Salvation Army
2460 N. Main Street
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Place
30 Soledad Street
12 noon – 2 p.m.
Salinas American Legion Post 31
14 West Laurel Drive
12 noon – 3 p.m.
Pajaro Street Wellness Center
339 Pajaro Street
1:00 p.m.
CASTROVILLE
Castroville Community Center
11261 Crane Street, Castroville
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MONTEREY
Kiwanis Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Monterey County Fairgrounds
12 noon – 3 p.m.
SANTA CRUZ
Santa Cruz Veteran’s Memorial Building
846 Front St.
12 noon — 3 p.m.
