SPOKANE -- Tough times are forcing families to consider skipping a traditional Thanksgiving. That's where Tom's Turkey Drive is stepping in to help a young family who is starting over in Spokane.
Thousands of families are counting on your generous donations to have a family turkey dinner next Thursday. KREM 2 sat down with one mother who just moved here in hopes of a new life. The look in two-year-old Alfred Anderson's face would never lead you to believe he and his parents are in need. But Alfred's dad was recently laid off from his construction job in Albuquerque. The family moved to Spokane hoping for a fresh start. They are grateful to find a place to live temporarily at the Salvation Army shelter.
"It's been a year and a half since I've had my own stove, I'm amazed by how much this place has to offer," said Jackie Anderson.
Anderson volunteers while her husband got a job with the Salvation Army as a bell ringer. Right now, it's not enough to put food on the table. With another baby on the way, the donation will help Anderson focus on finding more permanent housing. And the classes she's taking to prepare for school.
"I'm looking forward to that, I'm a big animal person, vet tech is where I want to go," said Anderson.
Although this is literally just one meal, it's more than that for the Anderson's. It gives them hope for the future. And they are humbled by what others are doing to make sure their family has a special holiday.
