"This time of year is kind of sad, because I lost my mother and grandmother, so I don't have that, you know, cooking," Williams said.

While battling grief, Williams also worries about the cost of food. She says events like the Thanksgiving Give Back provide much-needed relief for families like hers.

"It feels good to be able to fellowship with the community," Williams said. "It really makes me happy because, you know, sometimes the resource is not available for children."

The two-day event was organized by three nonprofits: The All Equals Project, The Trust Project and Good Money Giveback. All three organizations are led by young men from the Richmond community.

Tommy Williams helped bring the idea to life almost seven years ago.

"Every year just feels a little bit better than the las

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