Valley Thanksgiving Blessing
The Salvation Army's Mat-Su Corps Captain Jeff Josepheson watches at the start of Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer hands out cookies during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer moves bags of apples before the start during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer talks with participants during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer helps gather all the Thanksgiving fixings during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer carries Thanksgiving supplies to a participants car during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer gathers a turkey for a participant during Saturday's Valley Thanksgiving Blessing at Real Life Church in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
A volunteer hugs one of the participants after helping him gather his food for Thanksgiving during Saturday's Valley Thanks Giving Blessing in Palmer. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)
Real Life Church Worship Pastor Jose Rolon prays with a participant during Saturday' Valley Thanksgiving Blessing. Saturday's event helped more than 500 residents with everything they would need for a Thanksgiving meal. (ROBERT DeBERRY/The Salvation Army)