New Britain church feeds hundreds of people on Christmas Day NBC Connecticut [Video]

Members of South Church in New Britain were busy whipping up a delicious meal for their community.

“I’m making potatoes, mixing some mashed potatoes,” said Kenneth Drake, who has been volunteering at this event for last six or seven years.

The church has been feeding families on Christmas Day since 1971.

“Yams, green beans, ham, and raisin sauce. Don’t forget the raisin sauce,” said Drake, listing off all the items on this year’s holiday menu.

From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, South Church transformed into a dining room, where hundreds of people came to fill up their plates and enjoy a warm meal together.

What makes it all possible – the prep, the cooking, the cleanup – are the volunteers, their generosity, and their big hearts.

“I thank god to be able to be doing this. To be volunteering. We all need help, and it takes a village …