Quote Originally Posted by rockzmom View Post
This year, The Fillmore, a concert venue not too far from us held their first "Giving Thanks Day." They sent out emails to local schools and posted information in the local newspapers to get volunteers. The girls said that they got lists of names from local charities of families who are in need and invited them to come and have dinner as well as advertising that the meals were available to anyone who needed the meal. They also created "goodie bags" of donated items with shampoos, soap, tooth brushes, non-perishable food items and so on to give to everyone.

One of the local food/grocery stores has a big feed the homeless program every year in Washington, DC. They do it on the day prior, so it was yesterday. This year nearly 5,000 people were fed. The event also featured a job fair and a free clothing distribution for those in need. Organizers also offered free health screenings, flu vaccines and diabetes testing.

The food is the "typical" Thanksgiving food with turkey, stuffing, cranberry, pumpkin pie, sweet potato. They usually get it donated or a company sponsors it and it becomes a tax write off.
It’s so interesting, Rockzmom. 5000 people fed and the amazing number of volunteers? It should be seen. I can imagine the joy and kind feelings of all those who volunteered. Charity impresses by itself but charity on a national scale is just breathtaking.