Annual Thanksgiving Event Provides Holiday Meals, Clothing, and Job Resources to San Bernardino Community

The Benjamin E. Jones Community Resource Center provided turkeys, clothing and job opportunities to hundreds of people on Saturday during our annual holiday event

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Hundreds of local residents in need received clothes, job opportunities and Thanksgiving turkeys with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 23 at the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway hosted by the Benjamin E. Jones Community Resource Center in San Bernardino. 

The center provided more than 300 turkeys received through donations by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino and other organizations. 

In addition to receiving holiday meals, clothing was available for purchase for just a $1 and staff from ARC Staffing agency was in attendance to meet with those interested in pursuing job opportunities in the area.

“As a small organization, we are proud to be able to offer comprehensive assistance to our community during the holidays,” said  Paul E. Jones, CEO of the Resource Center and the Pastor of Zion Elect New Generation Ministry in San Bernardino. “Our mission is to transform communities; one life at a time, and the additional services offered this year offers new opportunities to those in need”.

During the event, more than 50 people found new job opportunities.