Monterey, CA Free Thanksgiving Meal Served To 2,400 At Monterey Fairgrounds

I wrote yesterday on my blog about a number of free dinners being put on for Thanksgiving across Monterey County.  I'm happy to report that the event at Monterey Fairgrounds was a huge success.  About 2,400 people were served at the 42^nd annual event sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Monterey where all 150 turkeys, more than 600 pounds of potatoes and 75 bags of bread were all eaten.  Contrary to popular believe, the event is not just for homeless people.  "You could have people from Pebble Beach sit down and give a $500 donation, and someone from Seaside who doesn't want to eat alone," said Peterson Conway, who has attended the event for 17 years.  The gathering also attracted 250 volunteers.  I applaud these people who gave of their time and money.  It's tough to keep a large-scale non-profit like this going for so many years.  If you are fortunate to have a hot meal on the table and can also afford to help others, please click on the donate button above or go to the Monterey County Gives web site, click on the Donate Now tab and choose Hands To Help Seniors.  They have chosen a number of charities which will receive matching funds, and we are proud to say we not only were chosen, we are in second place in fundraising this year.  Your donation can go much further by visiting their web site.

Please note that this blog reflects my personal opinion and may or may not reflect the opinion of Hands To Help Seniors and the individual members comprising the Board of Governors.