2017 November PASO Magazine

Organizers are officially seeking donations and volunteers
for the free sit-down dinner that provides a traditional feast
to more than 1,000 of our neighbors in need.
ow in its 33rd year, Thanksgiving for
Paso Robles, is once again hosting a free
Thanksgiving dinner to the community of
Paso Robles, where more than 250 volunteers
transform Centennial Park into a virtual
restaurant for more than a 1,000 of our
neighbors who would normally go without
a holiday meal — and organizers need your
help to make it another success.
The traditional sit-down dinner takes
place at Centennial Park Activity Center
on Thursday, Nov. 23, 12 – 2 p.m. This extraordinary
event is made possible solely by
donations and volunteers. Monetary donations
are greatly needed.
Over 250 volunteers are needed to assist
with activities that lead up to the dinner
including set-up, food preparation, serving,
delivery, and clean up. Volunteer sign-ups
begin October 10, 2017.
In 1984, Thanksgiving for Paso Robles
was born. It all started with a small holiday
dinner at the Paso Robles Senior Center
for 80 people who had nowhere to spend
the holiday. The event has now grown into
a true community effort severing more than
1,000 people at Centennial Park.
The extensive menu includes roasted turkey,
carved ham, mashed potatoes with gravy,
bacon green beans, candied yams dressing,
cranberries and a variety of fresh baked pies.
The homemade meal is made possible by
the generous donation of the Paso Robles
School District’s Culinary Academy kitchen
run by Chef Gregg Wangard, and scores
of volunteers. In addition to the sit down
dinner, volunteers deliver meals to those
who are homebound.
Each year the generosity of the community
grows. For the last several years New
Era Barber Shop sets up in the park, offering
free haircuts to anyone in need, many
children included. Members of the community
have also brought coats and warming
kits to distribute.
“Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is a true expression
of our community, bringing diverse
people together to share the day with one
another,” says Dave Kudija, 23-year veteran
and director of the steering committee.
“All are welcome, to attend and volunteer.
It’s a lot of work, but it has been fulfilling to
see so many work together to serve the Paso
community.”
Donations can be made at eventbrite.com,
checks can also be sent to Thanksgiving
for Paso Robles, PO Box 662, Paso Robles,
CA 93447. For more information go to @
thanksgiving4paso on Facebook, ThanksgivingForPasoRobles.com,
email TgforPaso@gmail.com,
or call 239-4137.
WHERE
Centennial Park Activity Center
600 Nickerson Road, Paso Robles
WHEN
Thursday, November 23
Noon - 2 p.m.
PRICE
FREE
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