Thousands in Powder Springs thankful for Thanksgiving dinner giveaway
Reflections of Trinity partnered with Linked UP Church to hand out 167,000 pounds of food.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - More than a thousand families are ready for the holiday thanks to a non-profit in Cobb County.
Reflections of Trinity partnered with Linked UP Church to hand out 167,000 pounds of food in Powder Springs on Saturday.
A total of 1,600 families were given about a week's worth of groceries, a turkey and all the fixings for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Volunteers say the Thanksgiving Outreach event has become a cherished tradition.
They say it's an opportunity for everyone to come together, reflect on their blessings, and extend a helping hand to those who are struggling to make ends meet and give them the blessing of a Thanksgiving meal.
The Source: This is an original report by FOX 5 Atlanta's Denise Dillon.