GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Mel Trotter Ministries hosted its annual Thanksgiving Community Meal on Thursday, delivering food to thousands in Grand Rapids.
They packaged meals ahead of time at DeVos Place.
Meal prep lasted until 11 a.m. and then they served the food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The event was free and open to the public.
The organization expected to feed between 1,000 to 2,000 people and cooked 79 turkeys for the event.
There were also coats available for those in need.
The free Thanksgiving Day Community Meal happened at DeVos Place at 303 Monroe Ave. NW from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Mel Trotter’s culinary director and his team said, in total, they prepared:
- 79 Turkeys
- 655 pounds of potatoes
- 500 pounds of dressing
- 550 pounds of corn
- 60 gallons of gravy
