Nearly 1,000 residents in the Greater Hartford area enjoyed a hot Thanksgiving meal delivered to their home thanks to the Salvation Army.
Sara Shaw and her family are planning to visit a handful of homes in East Hartford to bring Thanksgiving meals to people who are elderly or disabled.
"This has been a family tradition to come together and deliver meals," said Shaw.
"They’re alone most likely for the day, and if we're the only people they get to spend Thanksgiving with even just for a little bit,” said Chris Bassil. “What’s better than that?"
"It makes me feel really good because I know that I’m doing something nice for someone," Emma Carletti said.
A lot of preparation went into this Thanksgiving meal.
"There are about 200 volunteers here; we’re delivering 844 meals in the Hartford area," said Lisa Cretella, Director of Development, Salvation Army.
"We made the food yesterday. It took us about 14 hours and we had about nine people in our kitchen," said Michael Bova, the owner of Farmhouse Catering.
Volunteers come back year after year.
"The Salvation Army is about helping people but without volunteers and people willing to help," said Major Roger Duperee from the Salvation Army. "We can’t do it so we’re so grateful."
"It’s awesome, said Gary Lotreck of Tolland. “The connection with people here makes my thanksgiving and the families’ Thanksgiving."
