Not everyone has the chance of a nice Thanksgiving meal at home. Some can’t afford it, others don’t have loved ones to spend the holiday with.
But one New Haven restaurant opened its doors today so those in need can get a full meal, along with a few extra surprises.
About 500 full course Thanksgiving meals were served to those in need at Christopher Martin's Restaurant today.
“It’s good because one of the things is that I’m homeless and I have no family here. And I’m happy to see so many people,” said Milagros Otero.
But the surprises didn’t end there. Anyone who came for dinner also got to take clothing, toiletries and canned food.
For restaurant owner, Chris Vigilante, the act of kindness comes from the heart. “We connect every year and it’s a wonderful thing,” Said Vigilante, who has served Thanksgiving meals at his restaurant for about 30 years.
Those who came to the restaurant said they were thankful for the kindness from the restaurant and its volunteers.
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“I thank God for him to help us. If it wasn’t for him I don’t know what I would do,” said Lori Longley, who told NBC Connecticut she was there because she was struggling with the death of her son two months ago and did not want to spend the holiday alone.
“[I'm] giving thanks that there are good people that could share with us." said Otero.
