November 22, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Local emergency service providers and other volunteers found another way to serve their community Thursday morning by making sure a few of the most needy and underserved among us had a hot delicious meal for Thanksgiving.
More than 400 food trays were prepared and delivered by dozens of volunteers. Recipients received a meal of smoked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce and rolls along with a homemade dessert.
The project was organized by members of the DeKalb Emergency Services Association in partnership with local businesses and volunteers.
Cooking and food preparation started early Thursday morning at the county complex kitchen and went faster than expected with so many volunteers showing up to help resulting in home deliveries starting sooner.
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“Last year was our first year doing this and we served 270 food trays. This year we are right at 400 food trays which were delivered on 170 routes so we’re moving up. This community has come out and supported this. We have had so much help this morning and we really appreciate everybody who has had a hand in this. The outpouring has been great,” said Blake Cantrell, DESA President.
Those wanting to be served had to call to get their name on the food delivery list.
Cantrell said another round of meal deliveries will be made on Christmas Eve and volunteers will be needed for that effort. “If you are interested in coming and helping, bringing desserts, delivering a route, etc we encourage you to come out and help us,” he said.