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'We need 300 pies' - Salvation Army aims to feed 2500 people on Thanksgiving and needs help with dessert

See where and when you can drop off your store-bought pies
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — One group wants to feed our local communities 2500 free meals with dessert. The Salvation Army is asking you to provide the pie. They rely on the community for this every year. 300 pies is the goal this year.

I talked with Jorge Granados. He’s the Colorado Kitchen Director for the Salvation Army. He says the need for pies is huge. “It’s a big important part of the meal. Turkey is great, and gravy is amazing, but you can’t have Thanksgiving without a piece of pumpkin pie, apple pie, or any pie of any sort is amazing! My favorite is a fruit pie. But it’s something we’re in desperate need of help.”

Pies must be store-bought and can be dropped off at 908 Yuma Street in Colorado Springs on weekdays only from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Salvation Army will offer those free meals on Thanksgiving in Woodland Park, Manitou, Fountain, and Colorado Springs. Their flyer is below.

Flyer

In 2023, The Salvation Army had a goal of serving 3,000+ families. One man from the Monument area went above and beyond last year to help them reach the organization's goal.

Tony Van Beek donated 355 pies when The Salvation Army needed 700 for their goal, you can watch his story of generosity below.





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