Mission at Kern County prepares to serve 1,000 Thanksgiving meals today

The Mission at Kern County is bustling with activity as it prepares to serve over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Lavonne, a food service manager at the mission, shared that this marks his 25th year participating in the annual event. “Just being able to help people enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal and to give back to the community what they’ve installed in me,” she said, reflecting on her personal connection to the mission.

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The menu for the day includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, dinner rolls, and both pumpkin and pecan pies. Lavonne noted that they have prepared over 150 turkeys for the occasion…

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