EVERETT—Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest (RISNW) teamed up with Lynnwood Food Bank and the Everett Police Department Thursday, November 20, to distribute 150 free Thanksgiving meals to refugee and immigrant families.

The distribution took place in the parking lot of Everett Community College/Washington State University Everett by ticket only. Meal tickets were sent out to refugee and immigrant community members who had enrolled with RISNW’s services and have lived in the U.S. less than one year.

Meals included a frozen turkey, vegetables, corn bread, fresh fruit, potatoes, cabbage, cookies, stuffing, and everything else to feed a family of up to 12 people. Coloring books for children and household items were also available upon request.

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