BENNINGTON — The annual Thanksgiving feast at Harvest House welcomed both family and strangers into the fold over roasted turkey, stuffing, pie, and love for one another.

“This is a family,” said Princess, who sat beaming, surrounded by others enjoying food and conversation. “We come here, and gather six days a week to eat, love, check in on each other, it’s a real family. This place is built for community. God bless Pastor Aaron. He feeds the neighborhood and keeps us together. Whenever there’s a need, this place is here for all of us. He comes running. I think he’s placed here by God. This is what Bennington is at heart.”

That sentiment was shared by both the other guests and the numerous volunteers serving their community this Thanksgiving, including 10-year-old Boston Lebert who, lik

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