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Centro Hispano Milwaukee hosts 47th annual Thanksgiving food drive

November 24, 2016 by Emmy A. Yates Leave a Comment

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  • Despite the frigid November temperature, volunteer Diana Orozco had a smile on her face as she helped load food boxes at Centro Hispano. (All photos by Emmy A. Yates)
  • Marilyn Pagan and Walter Cavero kept themselves warm by dancing to the music that was being played for volunteers.
  • Emma Lloyd's hair caught a gust of wind as she loaded food into cars during her first Centro Hispano Food Drive.
  • First-time volunteer Julie Valadez stands beside third-time volunteer Simon Blagui Jr.
  • Emily Hilger, 16, loads a food box during her second year as a volunteer.
  • More than 600 food boxes were made and distributed to 1,500 families during the 47th food drive.
  • Rocio Machado is all smiles as she dances with volunteer Victor Paradez, who dressed as a life-size turkey.
  • Sebastian Maldonado, 5, takes a break from volunteering to enjoy a snack and hot cocoa.
  • A hand reaches out to accept candy from the turkey during the food drive.
  • Gaerrick Garstecki doubles up as he carries boxes of food to be donated.
  • Delia Pravia cozies up for a picture with the turkey during the Centro Hispano Food Drive.
  • Sisters (from left) Miah Bohlen and Julia Bohlen volunteer together as they distribute food boxes to those in need.
  • Here's a close-up of some of the donated food that will be given to a family in need this Thanksgiving.
  • Kitchen volunteers (from left) Karen Kraemer, Jessica Schouten, Warma Vargas, Mari Cela Gonzalez, Mary Beth Carrasquicco and Victoria Orchel served coffee, hot cocoa and snacks to volunteers during the food drive.

More than 270 volunteers participated in the 47th annual Thanksgiving food drive at Centro Hispano Milwaukee on Nov. 19. This year, between 1,200 and 1,500 families enjoyed a holiday meal at Centro Hispano’s Guadalupe-Murguia Campus, 1645 S. 36th St.

Despite the frigid November temperatures, the outdoor food drive was warm spirited, with hot cocoa, coffee, snacks, music and a life-size turkey handing out candy to families.

Because of the efforts of volunteers, including students from Nicolet High School, more than 600 food boxes were packed to assist less-fortunate Latina families in the community. Each $25 donation filled a box that would feed a family of four this Thanksgiving. The boxes included pasta, beans, soups and other non-perishable items.

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