SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Safe Children Coalition (SCC) distributed 450 complete Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 22, during its annual drive-thru event, continuing a nearly quarter-century tradition of supporting families in need.
This year marks the 24th time the organization has hosted the holiday giveaway, which began as a community service project for teens in SCC’s Achievers program. The effort has since grown into a community-wide initiative made possible through donations and local partnerships.
Each family received a turkey large enough to feed eight people, along with vegetables, traditional side dishes and a pie…