Serving holiday blessings to all communities across Hawaii
Nov 28, 2024
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Ensuring everyone gets to share in the holiday blessings is a community effort. This Thanksgiving was all about sharing the love.
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Lanakila Meals on Wheels delivered over 600 meals all across Oahu with the help of almost 200 volunteers.
"During the holidays, the loneliness can hit a little harder.
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That's why we make an extra effort to deliver these fresh, warm meals," stated Carla Kida, a volunteer.
Some families skipped breakfast to enjoy a hot meal at the Blaisdell.
The Salvation Army's 52nd annual Thanksgiving meal even served about 1,500 meals.
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"We have a little over 700 volunteers here at the Blaisdell today, which means that Oahu cares for its community and so above all else, it really brings joy to your heart," stated Major Troy Timmer, Divisional Commander.