(VANCOUVER) – Local eateries are making sure every Vancouver citizen eats, no matter what, this Thanksgiving.
From churches to at-risk groups, Vancouver organizations are offering a priceless gift of comfort and food, no matter the cost.
The Foundation, is the first to note. The group dedicated to at-risk youth hosts a Thanksgiving meal from noon to 3 p.m. at 505 Omaha Way.
Those who want to attend must register here due to a 75-guest limit.
Foundation Vancouver website
River City Church will host a free tamale lunch to celebrate Thanksgiving and Día de Acción de Gracias from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
Drive-thru and delivery are available by calling 541-314-7767 for delivery.
River City Church Thanksgiving advertisment
Feeding locals who have nowhere to go is significant at one of the most emotional times of the year. Harvard University points out how out of hand holiday emotions can become.
The holidays intensify feelings across the spectrum, according to Dr. Ann Epstein, clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
“On one hand, they magnify the feelings of anxiety, depression, and family discord that make holiday gatherings hard,” Epstein said in the report. “On the other hand, for people who thrive on family contact and love to connect, they can be really fun.”
What Epstein does not discuss is those who have no one to laugh with. OpGov.ai hopes this report will reach all who may not have a place to go on Thanksgiving by letting them know there is a place waiting for them to enter, especially for veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7824 will serve free meals to veterans and their families at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at 400 N. Andresen Road, Vancouver.
Vancouver VFW Post 7824 website
"Post 7824 is more than a meeting place; it's a hub of support, connection, and action," according to the post website. "From hosting local events to assisting those in need, we are committed to uplifting and empowering our veteran community."
OpGov.ai's search for Vancouver turned up many nearby Portland businesses that also offer a free feast for residents, which is surely open to Vancouver residents as well.
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