Thanksgiving dinner for people needing some extra help

On Thanksgiving morning, dozens of volunteers came together again to to serve Thanksgiving dinner for people needing some extra help in northern Lake County, IL. This annual 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.

Volunteers came from several area religious organizations including Am Shalom in Glencoe.

volunteers at Thanksgiving serves dinner — The volunteers gather before dinner. Larry Shapiro photo

young volunteer at Thanksgiving dinner — Families came to volunteer. Larry Shapiro photo

girls volunteering on Thanksgiving — Friends volunteered together. Larry Shapiro photo

Am Shalom volunteers on Thanksgiving — Volunteers from Am Shalom. Larry Shapiro photo

veteran hold flag at Thanksgiving dinner — A veteran holds the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance. Larry Shapiro photo

volunteers and guests at a community Thanksgiving dinner — The room was packed with volunteers and guests. Larry Shapiro photo

young volunteers serve Thanksgiving dinner — The serving line. Larry Shapiro photo

young volunteer serves Thanksgiving dinner — After orders were taken individual plates were prepared. Larry Shapiro photo

volunteer serves Thanksgiving dinner — All guests were served at the tables. Larry Shapiro photo

volunteers help others at thanksgiving — Young and old alike received a gift card. Larry Shapiro photo

young girl receives a teddy bear on Thanksgiving — Teddy bears were a gift for kids as well. Larry Shapiro photo

men looking through donated clothing on Thanksgiving — There was donated clothing to help anyone that needed it. Larry Shapiro photo

young boy with large basketball — Toys were available for children. Larry Shapiro photo

volunteer assists others on Thanksgiving — Each dinner guest received a gift card for McDonalds. Larry Shapiro photo

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