Dozens of police officers and volunteers in New Britain came together to dish up a Thanksgiving meal for the community.
Iliana Colon says she’s fallen on hard times recently and this meal means so much to her.
"I’m thankful for New Britain," she said. "I’m always thankful for new Britain, if it weren’t for new Britain these last 18 months, I wouldn’t be alive."
With help from several local organizations, New Britain police and PAL volunteers served turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing to dozens of people.
The volunteers say they get as much out of it, as the people they serve.
"I see happy reactions they are very excited walking in that door, grabbing a plate, and coming to us to get food,” said Volunteer Marsha Michaud. “I love this. I wanted to give back. This is my first year and I think this is going to be a yearly thing."
"It’s our hope that they see us as true partners in the community,” said James Wardwell, New Britain Police Chief. “We are here to serve and nothing more. A lot of people I know. I can call them by name because I see them all the time, and we truly are grateful for them."
