Boys & Girls Club serves over 600 at annual Thanksgiving feast

By Patrick Lynn

STEVENS POINT – The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County hosted its 22nd annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 20, serving more than 600 meals to club members and their families across the county.

Families gathered at the club’s eight locations to enjoy traditional Thanksgiving dishes, including roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner rolls, corn, dressing, and pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream.

More than 50 volunteers prepared, served, and delivered meals, ensuring a festive and welcoming atmosphere.

“The Thanksgiving Feast is one of our most cherished traditions,” said Danielle Belsky, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. “It’s a time to express our gratitude for the incredible youth and families we serve and to celebrate the community spirit that makes our work possible.”

Sponsors for this year’s feast included Delta Dental, Simplicity Credit Union, Len Dudas Motors, TDS Fiber, and members of the club’s board of directors.

The Boys & Girls Club serves more than 2,000 youths across 11 locations in Portage County. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.bgclubpc.org.