Now this is a Thanksgiving feast–and it’s one of Baltimore’s longest-running!
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake hosts its 66th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. More than 2000 people are expected to take a seat at the table and enjoy free holiday turkey meals with all the trimmings. It takes place at the Baltimore Convention Center, running from 11:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. More than 300 volunteers, from across Maryland, will come together to help serve meals to individuals who otherwise may not be able to celebrate the holidays. There will be plenty of food for everyone who wants to come by.
Thanksgiving Meals, By the Numbers:
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2,700 pounds of turkey, which translates to about 200 turkeys donated by Giant Food Stores
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2,400 slices of cake
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60 pounds of pork shoulder
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87 gallons of milk
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4,000 bananas and tangerines
In addition to the food and entertainment, a Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to have resumes prepared for them and talk to Goodwill staff about programs focused on job training and health-related resources. The purpose of the fair is to assist those who are unemployed, underemployed, or facing barriers to gaining employment.
WHO: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
WHAT: 66th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Resource Fair
WHERE: Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Dinner: 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Resource Fair: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information, visit: Goodwillches.org/Thanksgiving
About Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that provides job training, job placement and other human services for people who are unemployed or face other challenges to employment, including people with significant disabilities. Last year, Goodwill placed over 900 individuals into jobs. Revenue generated from the sale of donated goods helps fund these programs. For more information on Goodwill, please visit www.goodwillches.org
