Tacoma Rescue Mission to host Thanksgiving dinner with the Tacoma Dome
Tacoma Rescue Mission, Tacoma Dome partner to serve Thanksgiving meals
With SNAP benefit cuts leaving more families struggling, the Tacoma Rescue Mission is teaming up with the Tacoma Dome to host a free Thanksgiving meal for the community. The event, open to everyone from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, will serve up to 1,000 meals with help from volunteers and local partners.
TACOMA, Wash. - The recent pause in SNAP benefits cast a spotlight on food insecurity in our community.
In Pierce County, the Tacoma Rescue Mission says more than 100,000 individuals rely on SNAP benefits to get by, yet many families are still vulnerable to going hungry.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Tacoma Rescue Mission is partnering with the Tacoma Dome to make sure everyone can enjoy a warm holiday meal.
Tacoma Rescue Mission
Together they'll host a classic turkey dinner for more than 1,000 people and families who may not otherwise have one.
Duke Paulson, Executive Director of the Tacoma Rescue Mission, stopped by Good Day Seattle to talk about how they need help from the community to pull it off.
Those interested can make a financial gift to Tacoma Rescue Mission or sign up to volunteer.
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