Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church thanks the many community volunteers and organizations who contributed to our Thanksgiving Day meal for neighbors, including many who are struggling to make ends meet.

We are grateful for the food and expertise provided by the Ballard Food Bank, the incredible support of more than 70 volunteers (from both Our Redeemer’s and the wider community), the impromptu music, and donations from Smokin’ Pete’s BBQ and Greenwood Fred Meyer.

More than 200 people shared the Thanksgiving meal together. New sleeping bags were offered free after the meal.

Remarks heard during the Thanksgiving Day meal include:

“We are really glad you had this meal, there is no way we could have afforded the food. Thank you so much.”

“All my family is far away. It was good to be here for this meal.”

“The small tables, the flowers and the music made the good dinner much better.”

“Thank you for this opportunity to help today. It means so much to me.”

“I am homeless right now, and this sleeping bag will really help me. That’s why I came. Thank you.”

We thank everyone who participated.

Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church,
Ballard