Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner

Patricia Jimenez

Patricia Jimenez, daughter of Raul Jimenez stated that her father's Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner started in 1979. Her dad wanted to do something special for seniors, so the first dinner fed about 200 seniors. This year, the dinner will feed about 25,000 people. It takes about 4,000 volunteers to make this happen. She said, our food bill is 18% more than what it was last year. She still needs donations and every little bit counts. We are still in fundraising mode, but we are getting closer and we do not want to let up.

The city of San Antonio donates the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center and also gives them access to the kitchen. She wants to thank the RK Group, because their experts chefs are the official caterers. They make sure everything is cooked the proper way and is safe and healthy.

She stated VIA will take you to and from the event for free. If you have mobility issues, VIA Trans will also be free. She stated, SAPD & EMS is on site along with doctors and nurses who have donated their time. They will have musical entertainment and dancing. If you want to help The 45th Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center • 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205, visit www.rauljimenezdinner.com