Thanksgiving Feasts Distributed To Needy Families In Pinellas County

LARGO, FL — Cash-strapped families in Pinellas County were able to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings, thanks to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, the Rotary Club of Indian Rocks Beach, Calvary Episcopal Church and Publix.

Deputies assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit loaded up their cruisers with Thanksgiving meals at the Publix in the Indian Rocks Shopping Center, 12022 Indian Rocks Road in Largo and delivered them to dozens of ffamilies in need.

The project was part of the 20th annual event to provide Thanksgiving meals to families who might not otherwise afford Thanksgiving dinner. The meals included a fully cooked turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, a loaf of bread, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, snack cakes, iced tea and apple juice.

The various organizations donated the money raised to help with the purchase of the turkey meals.

These organizations also partner on similar events for Christmas and Easter.

Throughout the year, the church works through the Beach Community Food Pantry, which is open every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Calvary Episcopal Church, 1615 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach.

Calvary Episcopal Church's Holiday Meal Ministry is now accepting donations of money and nonperishable foods.

If anyone would like to help with holiday meals or the food pantry, contact Calvary Episcopal Church at 727-595-2374.