Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude — a moment to recognize what and who carries us through the year. This year, people across South Florida spent that day serving others, handing out hot meals, warm smiles, and a little hope to those who need it most.
At the corner of Atlantic and Fifth avenues in Delray Beach, Thanksgiving dinner looked a little different than most. There were no table settings or warm homes, yet gratitude was felt, and it was real.
Volunteers in Delray Beach serve hope alongside Thanksgiving meals
Hot meals came in Styrofoam containers — homemade and hand-delivered by Bill Caesar, a retired teacher who started the nonprofit Coming Back to Give Back.
“My mom, she was always a giver, and my aunt, they used to always give and help out,” said Caesar. “So we started this thing where we fed the homeless every Thursday, my mom and my aunt, and so when my mom, my aunt, they passed on, we just kept the tradition going. And, you know, we were always taught (that) if you have a chance, give back.”…