Throughout the course of the event, hundreds of volunteers worked together to server those looking for a warm meal and clean clothes on Thanksgiving morning
Hundreds of volunteers of all ages made their way to the American Legion last Thursday to make sure all residents had the opportunity for a warm meal on Thanksgiving.
Merced County Rescue Mission Chief Executive Officer Bruce Metcalf thanked volunteers for helping with the event as it got underway.
One of the dozens of young volunteers who made their way to the event holds his container out as another volunteer places a bread roll onto it.
Throughout the course of the event, hundreds of volunteers worked together to server those looking for a warm meal and clean clothes on Thanksgiving morning
Volunteers with the event made their way around to tables offering fresh sweet potatoes as they were prepared.
Once attendees were led inside to take their seat inside of the American Legion Hall, volunteers made their way to each table to serve them their meal.
Once attendees were led inside to take their seat inside of the American Legion Hall, volunteers made their way to each table to serve them their meal.
In addition to the warm Thanksgiving meal, attendees also had the chance to walk away with new clothes as part of the event.
Hundreds of people were lined up outside of the American Legion on Main Street on the morning of Thanksgiving Day as they awaited a traditional turkey dinner organized by the Merced County Rescue Mission.
The annual charitable meal is put together by a team of well over 100 volunteers and supported by countless Merced organizations and businesses.
The annual feast provides enough turkey, stuffing, vegetables, baked potatoes, and pie for residents in need during the holiday season, according to Merced County Rescue Mission Executive Director Bruce Metcalf.
Those in attendance also had the opportunity to pick out clothing from several tables of donated items to ensure they had warm clothes as we head further into the winter months.