A different kind of huddle took place Monday evening as members of the Montreal Alouettes traded playbooks for serving trays, joining community volunteers to serve Thanksgiving dinner at Welcome Hall Mission’s Macaulay Emergency Shelter.

The event marked the 21st year of a tradition that began in 2004, thanks to former Alouettes quarterback and current quarterbacks coach Anthony Calvillo, who was once again on hand to serve meals.

“I think the biggest thing is—at one point, we all needed help,” Calvillo said. “Sometimes in life you’re going to need that help. So I think the biggest thing is we’re just here to give back, but really it’s Welcome Hall Mission who’s here every day. So they’ve been doing a great job. It’s just our little part of helping out on this special day.”

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