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Volunteers and civic groups credited with feeding hundreds during Flat Rock Thanksgiving effort
Summary
Community leaders Tim Wineshank and Jeremiah North thanked volunteers, civic groups and donors for the 2025 Thanksgiving project, saying the effort distributed hundreds of turkeys and hot meals across the Downriver community and partnered with multiple local nonprofits and businesses.
Tim Wineshank and Jeremiah North used the public‑comment period to thank the council, police, civic groups and more than 117 donors for supporting the 2025 Thanksgiving project.
Wineshank described large volunteer participation, said the effort 'blessed 11 different first responders' and thanked individuals and city staff who helped on packing and distribution days. Jeremiah North added specifics about donations and distribution: he said the project distributed over 600 turkeys (including a private donation of 288 turkeys from Costco) and served more than 200 hot meals, with surplus items donated to area food pantries.
Both speakers urged community members to volunteer with local organizations — the congregational church, Helping Hands food pantry at Community Lutheran Church and veterans' groups were named as ongoing volunteer opportunities — and promoted upcoming community events including a Feb. 7 Battle of the Bands scholarship fundraiser.
The council members responded with thanks to the volunteers and partners; this was a public‑comment recognition rather than an agenda action.
