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Organizers report 1,000 served at 1 Table Florence and ask council to support future events
Summary
Organizers of 1 Table Florence told council roughly 1,000 people were served at the community Thanksgiving event; they described broad volunteer and institutional support and asked the county for backing to make the event a lasting tradition.
Organizers of 1 Table Florence briefed council on the event's second year, reporting about 1,000 people were served and pointing to a wide coalition of churches, schools, businesses and volunteers behind the effort.
"1 Table Florence embodies this spirit of collaboration where individuals, organizations, and businesses come together to create something truly remarkable for our community," Brian Ransom told the council, listing donors and noting 1,400 servings of smoked turkey and 1,000 people fed. Organizers described volunteers, school involvement (students preparing centerpieces), and distribution of leftovers to local pantries.
Council thanked the organizers for the effort and expressed support; the presentation served as an informational request for council encouragement and potential future support, rather than a formal funding item. Organizers asked if the county would support the event as they plan a third year and institutionalize the program.
