By KQED News Staff and Wires, KQED News Fix
Many people in the Bay Area are struggling to make ends meet this holiday season. For those looking to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at no cost — and perhaps good company as well — a number of places will be serving turkey with all the trimmings, or vegan/vegetarian feasts. All events are on Thursday.
EAST BAY:
Salute e Vita, 1900 Esplanade Dr., Richmond, has been offering needy families and homeless residents in Contra Costa County a free turkey meal and pumpkin pie for the past three years. Guests are seated at tables with white tablecloths and served by the wait staff and volunteers, which have included Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and Richmond police Chief Chris Magnus. This year the restaurant hopes to feed 1,000. Starting at 9 a.m. it will bring in diners on chartered buses from 12 pick-up sites throughout the East Bay. All diners will receive a free flu shot after the meal, along with a goodie bag filled with toiletries, warm socks and scarves, and 10 coupons for a soup or sandwich from the restaurant. For details, call 510-215-0803.
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