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Groups Organize To Help Those In Need, Hand Out 600 Thanksgiving Meals In Aurora

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- This Thanksgiving is a tough one for many families impacted by job loss and insufficient housing during the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers and organizations have stepped up to help this holiday.

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That includes Jeremy Harris, the owner of Harris Funeral Directors. He teamed up with First Total Gospel Outreach and Main Street Ministries to hand out food to those in need.

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They set up a tent at East Colfax Avenue and Laredo Street in Aurora on Thanksgiving. With the help of a local chef who volunteered his time, they were able to give away 600 meals.

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Harris has a history of helping people. Earlier this month he provided rides to voters on Election Day so they could cast their ballots.

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