Georgetown meal brings community together

Georgetown firefighter Jason Fryer helped distribute plates to attendees during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida joins others in prayer at the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Gary Kovar prepares gravy at the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Alycia Tandy, one of the founders the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, helps oversee the kitchen area at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Alycia Tandy, left, one of the founders of the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, works in the kitchen area with Georgetown firefighter Garey Jackson during the event held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Kamry Salyer and her son Owen, 3, look over selections in the serving line during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
David Martinez, left, who is homeless, makes his way through the serving line during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
7-year-old Ryker Jones, whose father is a Georgetown firefighter, helps get drinks for attendees at the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
David Valdez, who is homeless, waits in the serving line with other attendees during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
2-year-old Christian Santiago enjoys his meal during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
4-year-old Alex Salyer enjoyed a meal with his family during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Felipe Nunez, who is homeless, enjoys his meal during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
John Adams, who is homeless, enjoyed his meal during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
John Adams, who is homeless, enjoyed his meal during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Kurt Young, who is homeless, enjoys his meal during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Brenda Scholin enjoyed a meal and conversations with fellow attendees during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025, is an annual event that offers free holiday meals to everyone. This year, it was sponsored by the Georgetown Police and Fire Departments, the Georgetown Beard Club and G.W. Pyro, with assistance from many volunteers.

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