Thankfulness was a common theme at Mutual Aid Partners’ Tuesday Distro, where unhoused and housed locals alike congregated ahead of Thanksgiving.

“I’m retired, but … I don’t quite got enough,” 66-year-old attendee Dave said. “Close to being homeless, if not that right now. (I’m) living out of a trailer, but staying at somebody’s yard right now.”

“I came here to get some groceries, since they’re so high right now, and the EBT card only gives me $40, so it’s a little tough,” he added. “It helps to come down here, and to throw a turkey in there … it makes you feel all right. I’m pretty grateful myself for sure.”

Similar stories could be heard throughout the weekly distribution day at the Downtown Vineyard Church at Fourth Street and Grand Avenue. Aside from certain festive additions, like

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