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50th anniversary of the Salvation Army providing Thanksgiving meals

By Cindy Ellen Russell

Nov. 24, 2022

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Salvation Army providing Thanksgiving meals for Honolulu individuals and families. A total of 2,000 meals were ready to be served by volunteers at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Thanksgiving Day.
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Pictured is head chef Jeff DeGuzman.
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Pictured is Cameo Borge feeding her two-year-old son Dylen. Borge has just moved from Maui with her five children and husband who was volunteering at the gathering.
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Pictured seated is Cameo Borge (center) with her five children. Borge has just moved from Maui with her kids and husband who was volunteering at the gathering.
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Pictured praying before his meal is Edwin Kekahuna.
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Pictured serving plates of food is Emi Sampson, Ms. Teen Asia Hawaii 2022 with Quinlyn Higgins, Ms. Teen Hawaii Islands 2022.
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Pictured digging into his meal is Roy Sayas.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Salvation Army providing Thanksgiving meals for Honolulu individuals and families. A total of 2,000 meals were ready to be served by volunteers at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Thanksgiving Day.
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Pictured carving the ceremonial turkey is Mayor Rick Blangiardi with Major Phil Lum.
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Pictured presenting the ceremonial turkey is Major Stephen Ball, Secretary for Business, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Salvation Army providing Thanksgiving meals for Honolulu individuals and families. A total of 2,000 meals were ready to be served by volunteers at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall on Thanksgiving Day. Pictured are volunteers cutting pumpkin pie for the meals.
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Pictured singing are members of the New Hope Oahu Volunteer Choir.
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Pictured preparing a cup of coffee is attendee Horace Kekumu.
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Pictured is Major Phil Lum, Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division.
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Pictured shaking hands upon entering the hall is Edward Gaines.

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