More than two dozen La Salle University students and staff members visited the district headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th and 35th precincts, and Philadelphia Fire’s Engine 51 Ladder 29. For the 22nd straight year, the group brought a traditional Thanksgiving feast—with carved turkey, fluffy mashed potatoes, tasty pies, and more.

Their goal: Saying thanks to the city’s first responders ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The students, who serve as La Salle Ambassadors, plan the Thanksgiving meal dropoff, serve platters to officers and firefighters on-site, and fundraise throughout the year in order to finance the expenses for the event, which began in 1999.

“Honestly, it’s an event we all look forward to each year,” said international business and finance major Brianna Serverson, ’22. “These officers and firefighters protect us and it’s an honor to give back and support them.” 

—Christopher A. Vito