1,000 people receive free Thanksgiving meals at May Park event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - 1,000 people received a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at May Park during Project Refresh’s monthly “Shower at May Park” event.Hundreds of cars lined up Thursday morning for the event.This month’s event had a Thanksgiving theme, with 1,000 meals given away.People also received free showers, health screenings and other support services.Augusta Transit provided free rides to and from the event.Lisa Ann Wheeler, with the Richmond County Health Department, started the event four years ago.Wheeler said it means a lot to her to offer these resources at no charge.“Oh, it’s a huge impact,” Wheeler said. “I receive phone calls and emails, just people leaving, just like, ‘Thank you so much.’ You know, especially to have a full Thanksgiving meal here today. That is wonderful.”The next event is scheduled for Dec. 12 at May Park.