The Golden Steer’s annual Thanksgiving feed served a record number of people this year.
According to owner Jim Berrios, 414 people ate dinner ate dinner at the Golden Steer this past Thursday and an additional 27 to-go platters were made up for a total of 441 people eating, all of whom received vouchers from the Kent Food Bank, through a church or the Kent School District.
It was by far a record for the Golden Steer, shattering the previous high of 401.
Diners were also invited to go for seconds and many left with to-go containers as well, filled with turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce, as well as pie.
In total, 36 volunteers from around the community helped out Thursday, with 28 staying for a large dinner with the Berrios family after the room was cleared and tables and chairs were put away.
Berrios said he had “mixed feelings” about this year’s event.
“We’re happy to see this many people, but we’re also sad to see so many people in need,” he said.
This was the 11th year the Golden Steer has hosted a Thanksgiving dinner.
To learn more about the restaurant, visit www.goldensteerrestaurant.com
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