Thumbs up, thumbs down: Free meals on Thanksgiving a blessing to all

Thumbs up: To the churches and organizations that offered community Thanksgiving meals. While the free meals, to be sure, help out the less fortunate, they’re also a blessing to those who are far away from family and friends, or perhaps estranged from their families, as well as to those who are intimidated by the prospect of putting together a big holiday spread. The fellowship is as important as the food in making the holiday meaningful.