PHOTOS: Thankful in Butler County

November 25, 2023 Last Updated: November 24, 2023 12:31 PM Community

This November, Thanksgiving was recognized with turkey giveaways, free meals for the community and parades intended to mimic the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

County residents each celebrated what they were thankful for in their own way. Many youths shared the joy of the holiday season with their creativity — brightening their parents’ and teachers’ day.

Others, grateful for abundance, gave their time and resources to ensure others had food for their tables.

Here is a look back at the week’s activities.

People wait to get food at a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank food distribution at Butler Farmers Market on Monday, Nov. 20. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Client Stephaine Sadler gets stuffing into her cart at a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank food distribution at Butler Farmers Market on Monday Nov. 20. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

People wait to get food at a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank food distribution at Butler Farmers Market on Monday, Nov. 20. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Members of the Butler Elks Club help load cars at the club’s turkey dinner giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18. Chris Leisie/Special to the Butler Eagle

Complete boxed dinners sit stacked at the Butler Elks Club for a turkey dinner giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18. Chris Leisie/Special to the Butler Eagle

Members of the Butler Elks Club help load cars at the club’s turkey dinner giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18. Chris Leisie/Special to the Butler Eagle

Hugh Miller eats a free Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Grapevine Center in Butler. Catholic Charities partnered with the Grapevine Center to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner to people in need. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Rich Blews, program director, serves turkey at a free Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, Nov. 20, at the Grapevine Center in Butler. Catholic Charities partnered with the Grapevine Center to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner to people in need. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Third-graders show their balloons during their version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry Township. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Dani Rudoff, a third-grade student shows her balloon during her class’s version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday Nov. 21 at Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry Township. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Third-graders show their balloons during their version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday Nov. 21 at Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry Township. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Brandon Johns, a parent of three students, dressed as a turkey during the third grade classroom’s version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry Township. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Sophia Eckerd, 9, captures the essence of the season with her enchanting 'Fall into Winter' float during a Thanksgiving parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Knoch Primary School's third-graders parade through the gymnasium Wednesday, Nov. 22, for a Thanksgiving parade. The gym came alive with colorful, handcrafted floats, showcasing the students' creativity and teamwork for the event. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Talyn Nebel, 8, a third-grader, parades with her vibrant 'Rainbow Float' during the Thanksgiving Parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Kendall Fink, 9, a third-grader, shows off a float she created at the Thanksgiving Parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Cam Johnston, 8, presents the 'Cam's All-Star Field,' at the Thanksgiving Parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Cam Johnston, 8, presented the 'Cam's All-Star Field,' at the Thanksgiving Parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

Amiah McCabe, 9, left, and Ryleigh Misera, 9, showcase their creativity at the Thanksgiving Parade at Knoch Primary School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Laura Welsh/Special to the Butler Eagle

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center’s Brendan Stinson and Anna Shuster carry cases of water to be used at a Thanksgiving dinner for residents of the Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe) in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center donated items for a Thanksgiving dinner for residents of the Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe) in Cranberry Township on Wednesday, Nov. 22. From left to right, Zach Harter of the Gaiser Center, Brendan Stinson of the Gaiser Center, Anna Shuster of the Gaiser Center, Jessica Lawsson of VOICe, Joe Mahoney of the Gaiser Center, R. Courtney Riffer of the Gaiser Center and Ave Jackon of the Gaiser Center.(Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle) Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

People enjoy food and drink at the Thanksgiving community meal at St. Peter Catholic Church hall in Butler on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle

Volunteer Eric Nagy and his wife, Michele, serve turkey at the Thanksgiving community meal at St. Peter Catholic Church hall in Butler on Thursday, Nov. 23 Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle

Volunteer PJ McGary makes mashed potatoes at the Thanksgiving community meal at St. Peter Catholic Church hall in Butler on Thursday, Nov. 23 Justin Guido/Special to the Butler Eagle