This Thanksgiving, our community’s generosity shone brighter than ever. Because of your kindness, we filled our kitchens with abundance—130 turkeys, 70 hams, hundreds of pounds of holiday favorites, and dozens of gallons of rich, comforting gravy. We served approximately 2,500 meals, with all the fixings, both here at GLIDE and through our outreach deliveries.

Have a look at this year’s photo gallery and see for yourself what made this year’s Thanksgiving at GLIDE so special!

But the true impact stretches far beyond the holiday table. When someone comes to GLIDE for a meal, they often discover a doorway into so much more—healing through recovery programs, connecting in women’s groups, support that prevents homelessness, and a community that welcomes them just as they are.

For every person who donated, volunteered, or lifted us up in spirit, please know: you didn’t just brighten a single day. You helped open possibilities for people rebuilding their lives. And those stories are resonating throughout our city.

On Thanksgiving morning, the San Francisco Chronicle shared the journey of Roderick Hughes, who worked at GLIDE for 30 years before retiring earlier this year, now returning for a meal. “I have seniority over most of the people working here,” he said laughing as he waited in line. “I love GLIDE because this is my home,” Hughes said. “It always made me feel like I am somebody.”

NBC Bay Area interviewed one of our long-term volunteers, Kara, who spoke about the significance in her life of giving back to the greater community each time during Thanksgiving.

KTVU Fox News spoke with a family who drove all the way from Foster City to donate some turkeys to GLIDE. “This is what you should do on Thanksgiving,” said Richard Pasquinelli. “We’re fine. We have a roof over our head. We eat very well; we’re safe and we’re healthy and a lot more so than the people who are being served here at GLIDE.”

We were also honored to share the day with SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen, State Assemblyman Matt Haney, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood and other city leaders.   

None of this would be possible without you. Thank you for every act of care, every plate served, every moment you choose to stand with GLIDE. And if you feel called to keep spreading warmth this season, we’d love to welcome you as one of our volunteers!

As we move through this season of generosity and reflection, please know how deeply grateful we are for you and for everyone who helps make GLIDE’s mission real.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!