Today is Thanksgiving! A day to be thankful and give back.
Across southeastern Wisconsin, several places are giving away Thanksgiving meals free of charge.
At Northcott Neighborhood House in Milwaukee, staff and volunteers handed out turkeys and more from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Leaders with Northcott say it's part of what they do all year long — make things easier for those in need.
"It’s helping people out, people with families like myself, that don’t have food to eat at this time, or someone’s not cooking," Glen Jeffrey, a community member said. "It’s such a good reality that you can come somewhere and get some food, a nice meal, a hot meal, or enjoy yourself at the same time."
Watch: Northcott Neighborhood House to give out free meals on Thanksgiving.
Northcott has teamed up with Bader Philanthropies and Westcare for their fourth annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway. TMJ4's Andrea Williams recently stopped by and caught up with some people who utilize some of their daily programs and say they're thankful for all that Northcott provides — including their community food pantry.
"When I come in everybody's happy and everybody is just like running around like they're running around now trying to help the neighborhood," said Ruby Davis.
"I'm thankful for Northcott, period, because I've been coming here a long time and the people are friendly and we need this in our neighborhood," added Peaches Reynolds.
"A lot of people are coming here to actually get them some free food just cause they can't pay for it nowadays, so this is a big blessing," Miller, another community member said.
Other spots to pick up a free meal on Thanksgiving:
- A community feast from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the 35th and Center in Milwaukee, and
- The Annual Dan and Ray Rendering Thanks Event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Racine Festival Hall.
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