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With the help from many volunteers, Citizens Inn has distributed nearly 500 turkeys and sides to families and individuals. (Citizens Inn)

Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger feeds their neighbors this Thanksgiving

Luke Acton

November 27, 2024 by Luke Acton

PEABODY — Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger on 71 Wallis St. will be providing free to-go and delivery meals on and leading up to Thanksgiving day this year. So far, the organization has given out nearly 500 turkeys and sides.

Founded in 1986, Citizens Inn has exemplified what it means to help those in need, with a commitment to food security that has meant serving hot meals to around 700 households, including on holidays like Thanksgiving.

Leading up to the day, Citizens Inn’s food pantry hands out food kits to anyone who wants to prepare dinner at their own home. In order to prepare for the occasion, Chef Matt Rosa has been cooking turkeys for around two weeks now. According to Interim Executive Director Melissa Gonzalez, the kit includes a turkey, yams, green beans, stuffing mix, and pumpkin.

“Last year, we distributed over 500 meals the day of Thanksgiving between the people who came to pick up prepared meals and deliveries that we did,” Gonzalez said. “We are only able to do this because we have incredible people from the community that come and volunteer.”

The mantra for Citizens Inn Haven From Hunger is “neighbors feeding neighbors,” an objective that becomes materialized not just during the holiday, but all year round.

Gonzalez highlighted that the organization packed over 500 backpacks for back-to-school season this year and also mentioned a Christmas toy drive they’re currently holding so families that visit the food pantry can also pick up presents for their children.

In addition, Citizens Inn gives out 100 to 150 warm meals a night, a task powered by a community willing to do whatever it takes to feed a hungry neighbor. “We have churches and temples and rotary clubs, lots of community organizations that partner with us to come in and help,” Gonzalez said.

“I think what’s really meaningful to me is the way that people from the community step up and make it possible. Neighbors don’t let neighbors go hungry, and this is what it means,” she added.

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