BOISE, Idaho — For decades, the Boise Stage Stop has spent Thanksgiving Day serving free meals to truck drivers, many of whom are far from home for the holiday.

Connie, who has worked at the Stage Stop for over 25 years, said drivers are often surprised that the tradition continues.

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“It’s been very good today... that is what the Stage Stop’s about,” she said.

Drivers like James, who spend long stretches of time on the road, say the gesture means more than a hot plate.

“Free meals? That’s unheard of,” he told Idaho News 6 reporter Allie Triepke.

James has been trucking for more than 20 years and says the community among drivers isn’t what it used to be. But at the Boise Stage Stop, h

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