Volunteers Unite to Serve Thanksgiving Feast at The Mission

Over 100 volunteers gathered at the Mission in Kern County to prepare and serve a Thanksgiving meal to approximately 650 guests. With over 200 donated turkeys, the staff cooked 98 turkeys and expected to cook more. The Mission regularly serves meals to the community and hosts holiday dinners, but the Thanksgiving meal is the largest event. The Food Services Manager, who was once homeless herself, finds the mission's impact meaningful and hopes to make a difference in someone's life. The Mission at Kern County welcomes volunteers year-round.