Lerner and Rowe host Thanksgiving meal giveaway at Yuma Fairgrounds
Paul Vozzella
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Lerner and Rowe distributed one thousand free Thanksgiving meal kits to Yuma-area residents during a community event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.
The kits included traditional holiday staples such as vegetables, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. In addition to the meal kits, the organization provided grocery store gift cards so families could purchase their preferred main course.
“We’re trying to make sure that all these people that are here today are able to have that loving, wonderful, supportive Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones and friends and family,” said Kevin Rowe, founder of Lerner and Rowe.
He added that the gift cards were intended to offer families the freedom to choose what best suited their holiday meal.
“If you want turkey, fantastic…get a turkey,” he said. “If you want ham, chateaubriand, any type of steak…everybody’s different, but now we give it so you have your choice.”
The event came at a meaningful moment for many in the community. Local resident Renee Gerra expressed gratitude for the assistance, noting that many families are struggling.
“A lot of families are without a job without this kind of help, so it really means a lot to me, and I am very thankful and grateful,” she said.