Estimated 1,000 Volunteers Turn Out for Community Harvest
The lobby of the Community Harvest site on Thanksgiving morning in Crystal Lake was packed by 8:30 a.m.
The crowd of people waiting at the Community Harvest on Thanksgiving morning was as big as any Black Friday gathering. But no one was pushing or shoving. No one was there to shop, or find a deal. Most folks were calmly enjoying a cup of coffee, or sipping hot chocolate while waiting their turn to help. The estimated 1,000 people arose early this Thanksgiving holiday, and arrived by 8 a.m. at the 22nd Annual Community Harvest in Crystal Lake. They were there for one main purpose: to help the Crystal Lake Food Pantry and those in need. "This is just so heartwarming and wonderful," said Community Harvest chairperson Judy Pelinski on Thanksgiving morning. "We live in a wonderful, wonderful community. This represents the true meaning of …
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