A volunteer for the Salvation Army Journey to Life Centre Thunder Bay prepares turkey meat for Thanksgiving.
Organizations in Thunder Bay, Ont., are busy preparing for Thanksgiving. The events come at a time when food insecurity is on the rise in the district and many people are struggling to afford food. Here's where people can get a free meal over the long weekend.With Thanksgiving fast approaching, organizations across Thunder Bay, Ont., have begun heating up their kitchens to make sure everyone has a place to spend the holiday.The Salvation Army's sit-down dinner from noon to 2 p.m.
Volunteers at the Dew Drop Inn, located in Thunder Bay, Ont., prepare daily meals for community members who can either dine in or take them to go. The organization is seeing a steady increase in demand for services compared to last year. "Giving people food is important. You need food to survive, but also just to give them a sense of normalcy or even comfort," said Carlin.
Gary Ferguson, executive director of the Salvation Army Journey to Life Centre Thunder Bay, right, prepares turkey alongside a volunteer for a sit-down dinner for Thanksgiving. The church is located beside Lakehead University, and expects about 200 people at this year's dinner, she said. She said it's important for the community to recognize the number of newcomers in Thunder Bay. When they arrive, she said, it can be overwhelming to take in so many new things that differ from their culture back home."That can feel really lonely and really scary," said Wallace.
"Our average numbers in September were 449 daily, which was a two-person increase per day from 2023 September," said Monahan.
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