INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Day Dinner, an Indianapolis tradition since 1971, will serve over 40,000 meals across 52 locations this Thanksgiving.

Originally started by Rev. Mozel Sanders and his wife with just 20 meals, the event has grown into a massive community effort involving over 1,300 volunteers and multiple satellite locations.

“This will allow us to address the most pressing needs for our community,” said Stephanie Sanders, leader of the Mozel Sanders Foundation.

The dinner, now led by Stephanie Sanders through the Mozel Sanders Foundation, continues to be a cornerstone of community building and support.

Ivy Tech serves as a central hub for meal preparation, where thousands of pounds of food are cooked and distributed to various sites.

Volunteers are

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