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The Salvation Army in Marquette County, Michigan, provided a free Thanksgiving lunch for the community, feeding over 150 people. The meal was open to all ages, aiming to promote community involvement and ensure no one spent the holiday alone. The organization received cookie donations from the local Panera Bread and expressed gratitude to all its volunteers for making their event possible.
Salvation Army in Marquette County Provides Free Thanksgiving Lunch
The Salvation Army in Marquette County, Michigan, hosted a complimentary Thanksgiving lunch for the local community on Wednesday.
Upon arrival at the Salvation Army, community members were greeted by the tantalizing aroma of pie and turkey. The organization proudly served around 150 attendees at this all-ages, cost-free meal.
Salvation Army Corps Captain Officer and Pastor Matthew Darrow explained the goal of the event was not just to provide a hot meal but also to foster community engagement. He emphasized the organization’s desire to serve not only its regular patrons but also those who aren’t frequent visitors.
Furthermore, Darrow mentioned that the Salvation Army received a generous donation of cookies from the newly opened Panera Bread. The organization was the first non-profit to approach the food chain for end-of-day bakery donations.
Marquette County’s Salvation Army Volunteer Coordinator, Kristina Mutersbaugh, echoed Darrow’s sentiments. She asserted the intent of the meal was to make sure no one spends their Thanksgiving alone and to extend a sense of fellowship to the community.
While the Salvation Army will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Mutersbaugh expressed their happiness in getting the chance to feed people beforehand. She also extended heartfelt thanks to all volunteers who made the event possible.
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