Thanksgiving dinner for people needing some extra help

On Thanksgiving morning, dozens of volunteers came together to to serve Thanksgiving dinner for people needing some extra help in northern Lake County, IL. The event was put together buy the Eternal Word Prayer Community and offered the meal to anyone in the area that might be struggling for one reason or another.

volunteering to help feed the homeless
A quiet prayer before the meal was served. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
A mother and her son enjoying the entertainment. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
Meals were served to all of the guests. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
All ages took part in the opportunity to help others. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
Offering some whipped cream to top the pie. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
Several children were able to participate in a crafts project. Larry Shapiro photo
volunteering to help feed the homeless
Offering some guidance with the craft project. Larry Shapiro photo