Each Thanksgiving finds the staff of Elevate Branson, along with a team of volunteers, serving up Thanksgiving Dinner to members of the Branson community.
From the beginning the event wasn't just about the food -- it also focused on fellowship. The Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiving Meal was first served 17 years ago, at the Boys and Girls Club of the Ozarks.
"We had about 50 guests and volunteers attend," said Elevate Branson co-founder Amy Stallings, when recalling the early days of the event. "This year we had close to 300 guests and 200 volunteers."
The volunteers served a delicious holiday meal to the guests with turkey and all the trimmings, as well as delectable desserts.
Just how much food does it take to feed 300 guests?
"Famous Dave's always donates the turkeys," explained Stallings. "I'm not really sure how many, but it was a lot!"
Stallings offered her sincere thanks to Famous Dave's and all who provided food for the feast.
Said Stallings, "We had so many donors that helped, and we would like to thank them all."
In addition to providing a tasty Thanksgiving meal, the Elevate Branson volunteers and staff offered their guests companionship, encouragement, hugs and love, as the true purpose of the Love Your Neighbors Thanksgiving meal continued.
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