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Here's a great article I found at www.northwestnavigator.com: -- Sailors and Navy League of the United States, Everett Council, gathered over 250 Thanksgiving dinner baskets to give to Navy families in need of a holiday meal onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett, Nov. 20. “This is our way of saying thank you,” said Kathy Gambill, Navy League of the United States, Everett council president. We enjoy our freedoms, because these young men and women sacrifice and serve their country, and that is huge to us! We want to help the ones who need the most help.” Each food bag had a large turkey or ham, 10 lbs. of potatoes, 36 dinner rolls, pumpkin pie mix, canned vegetables, gravy, stuffing, and chocolate truffles. “There’s enough for a big thanksgiving dinner, and probably enough to last them all week,” said Gambill. “Each bag is a thank you. Our focus is on their service and their sacrifice on our behalf.” Members of the Navy League have been fund-raising for this event all year. They raised more than $7,000 alone for the cost of the hams. The Commissary, Navy Exchange, and Chaplains offices from NAVSTA Everett, as well as all of the ships homeported on NAVSTA Everett contributed to the drive donating money as well as canned foods and turkeys to help their shipmates. “This is a great example of Navy core values Sailors taking care of Sailors,” said Chief Religious Program Specialist (SW) Ronald Roberts, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Navy League really has to jump through a lot of hoops to do this, this is my third year participating and it’s absolutely miraculous the stuff that she (Gambill) makes happen with the money we can raise.” Families receiving food bags were very thankful for all that the Navy has provided for them. “It’s a good thing that they’re doing for us.” said Amber Still, spouse of USS Shoup (DDG 86) Sailor. It really helps the families of those who can’t afford it.” “I think it’s important, because a lot of these sailors have just come back from workups,” said Postal Clerk Seaman Chames Thomas, NAVSTA Everett. “You know, they might not have time to get everything ready. It makes it easier for the families. I will definitely be involved in this event next year!” http://www.northwestnavigator.com/index.php/navigator/regionalnews/navsta_everett_hosts_thanksgiving_food_basket_giveaway/