Pioneers continue long tradition of handing out hot Thanksgiving dinners

Pioneers, Inc. continued a tradition nearly four decades long Thanksgiving Day by handing out hundreds of hot Thanksgiving dinner plates to anyone who needed one in front of its headquarters on North Main Street in Hopkinsville.

William Brown coordinates the event that began in 1984 and says it’s just a way to serve the community and help those who may not otherwise have a good meal.

He says it takes a big effort from the Pioneers members to make the event successful.

The meals were handed out from 10 a.m. until noon at the Pioneers Complex to people who were very thankful for the help this holiday season.