Why Not Make Someone Thankful for You?

   It is getting close to the most wonderful time of year, but before Santa Claus comes down the chimney, it’s time for Thanksgiving! From the beautiful leaves changing color to spending time with friends and enjoying family dinners, there is so much to be thankful for this year. Before Thanksgiving arrives, it is important to know there is more to this holiday than just food. Thanksgiving began as an annual day of celebration by the Pilgrims. It became a proclamation in 1863, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt later decided that the fourth Thursday in November would be designated as a permanent holiday. From the English translation of the Bible, "Thanksgiving" means "Giving thanks to God." Today, we express the gratitude for the good things, people, and events in our lives and the greater world around us. Many families take part in activities like "30 Days of Giving Thanks" to share what they are thankful for each day. When the holiday arrives, it is ideal to be feasting upon turkey and dressing, while sitting around a table full of family. Some people are not as fortunate. Why not make someone thankful for you this Thanksgiving? Around the community, there are many service projects that need individuals and groups to help reach out to others.

Here are a few places around Spartanburg to lend a helping hand:

The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
136 S Forest St Spartanburg, SC 29306
Telephone: (864) 585-0022

Mission:
"We seek to serve the poor and homeless of our community by sharing the love of God and giving them food for their bodies, kindness for their souls, & hope for the future."



Greater Spartanburg Ministries
Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Evangelism, Clothing, and Utility/Rent Assistance.

Spartanburg County Locations

Telephone: (864) 585-9371

Center Hours: Mon 10:00am - 12:00pm Tues 10:00am - 12:00pm

Thurs 10:00am - 12:00pm Resale Store Hours:Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm


Mission:
"Feeding the Body and Soul"

Mobile Meals of Spartanburg, Inc.
Mobile Meals of Spartanburg is a not-for-
profit home delivered meal service available to frail and homebound citizens of Spartanburg County.

419 East Main Street

Spartanburg, SC 29302

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Telephone: (864) 573-7684
Mission:

"Mobile Meals’ mission is to glorify God by providing nutritious meals, services and fellowship to the frail and homebound citizens in Spartanburg County."