Tyler Salvation Army Expects to Feed at Least 800 on Thanksgiving

TYLER — The Tyler Salvation Army gears up for its annual Thanksgiving feast. Salvation Army officials say, “So many of us think of Thanksgiving as a time for celebrating with family, but, sadly, for many it is a time of stress and frustration at realizing they cannot afford a special meal for their family. Additionally, Thanksgiving is a lonely time for many people, so we are glad we can provide a joyful and loving place for those who are alone to enjoy a great meal.”

At 9:00 Wednesday morning, 50 volunteers gathered to prepare for the Thanksgiving feast. They began wrapping over 800 gifts, cut vegetables, peeled potatoes and got everything ready for the guests. The feast begins Thursday at The Salvation Army Center of Hope located at 633 N. Broadway. Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Almost 200 volunteers have signed up for shifts from 9:00-11:00 and 11:00-1:00 to help make the meal a success. Salvation Army officials add, “We are so grateful to the wonderful Tyler community who make it possible for us to provide a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for so many who would otherwise remain hungry and alone on this Thanksgiving holiday.”