Spreading Love and Gratitude at the Jacobs Center

November 24, 2025

A Thanksgiving turkey giveaway and resource fair took place last Saturday at the Joe and IV Jacobs Center parking lot, drawing large crowds from the community. Multiple organizations including Community Wraparound, San Ysidro Health, Chase, and several others set up booths to provide resources and support to attendees. The event distributed free turkeys and bags of food to community members, though organizers ran out of turkeys quickly due to high turnout.

Who is affected

Community families in the San Diego area
Event attendees who received turkeys and food bags
Organizations involved as supporters: Community Wraparound, San Ysidro Health, Chase, Live Well San Diego, Learn 4life, The Chicano Federation, It Takes a Village, San Diego County Probation, and Paving Great Futures

What action is being taken

No explicit next steps stated in the article
(Note: The article describes a completed event that occurred last Saturday, not ongoing actions)

Why it matters

This event provides essential food resources to community families who may otherwise struggle to afford a full Thanksgiving meal, helping ensure they can celebrate the holiday. The resource fair component also connects community members with various support services and organizations that can assist them beyond the immediate food distribution.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint