Community Thanksgiving

Everyone was welcome for a sit-down meal at the center, with volunteers also delivering meals to area homes.

  • 90-year-old Jerry Ayers helps his wife Joan, 91, with preparing her food to eat during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The couple has been married 65 years.
    90-year-old Jerry Ayers helps his wife Joan, 91, with preparing her food to eat during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The couple has been married 65 years.
  • 7-year-old Oliver Nguyen enjoyed spending time with his family at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    7-year-old Oliver Nguyen enjoyed spending time with his family at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • 5-year-old Zoe Nguyen enjoyed spending time with her family at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    5-year-old Zoe Nguyen enjoyed spending time with her family at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Volunteer helper Jan Phillips bows her head for a prayer offered by Reverend Dr. Roger Clayton, pastor at Georgetown's St. John's Methodist Church during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Volunteer helper Jan Phillips bows her head for a prayer offered by Reverend Dr. Roger Clayton, pastor at Georgetown's St. John's Methodist Church during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Johnnie Kovar helps with meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Johnnie Kovar helps with meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Alycia Tandy, front, and Johnnie Kovar, right, help with meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Tandy is the founder of Community Thanksgiving. Everyone was welcome for a sit-down meal at the center, with volunteers also delivering meals to area homes.
    Alycia Tandy, front, and Johnnie Kovar, right, help with meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Tandy is the founder of Community Thanksgiving. Everyone was welcome for a sit-down meal at the center, with volunteers also delivering meals to area homes.
  • Corey Laurant, who shared that he is homeless, enjoyed a holiday meal at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Corey Laurant, who shared that he is homeless, enjoyed a holiday meal at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Linda Porter helps dish up meals in the serving line at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Linda Porter helps dish up meals in the serving line at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Brenda Scholin helps prepare to-go meals for delivery to area homes during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Brenda Scholin helps prepare to-go meals for delivery to area homes during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Diners Gary Rodriguez, left, and Anthony Mallard, right, chat while enjoying their meal during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    Diners Gary Rodriguez, left, and Anthony Mallard, right, chat while enjoying their meal during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • 5-year-old Sophia Avalos enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    5-year-old Sophia Avalos enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • De'Jon Edwards enjoyed playing a game of Tic Tac Toe with crayons provided at each dining table during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
    De'Jon Edwards enjoyed playing a game of Tic Tac Toe with crayons provided at each dining table during the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
  • Michael Price, a Georgetown Beard Club member, shares a moment with a friend at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The Beard Club assisted with fundraising for the Community Thanksgiving.
    Michael Price, a Georgetown Beard Club member, shares a moment with a friend at the Community Thanksgiving, held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The Beard Club assisted with fundraising for the Community Thanksgiving.

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