Chow for Champions deliver Thanksgiving meals to 90 Arvada first responders

Aravda Press | Rylee Dunn | December 5, 2022

Volunteers gather in the Hilton lobby before heading out to deliver Thanksgiving meals to first responders. Photo courtesy of Lauren Simpson.

Arvada first responders working on Thanksgiving were treated to free meals during their shifts, thanks to Chow for Champions, an annual effort to provide meals to Arvada police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service providers on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This year’s Thanksgiving Day delivery effort saw 90 meals — provided for the first time by the Arvada Hilton Garden Inn, which joined the program this year as a catering partner — delivered by over two dozen volunteers.  

First responders were treated to traditional Thanksgiving fare including turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole.

Chow for Champions was founded in 2020 by Arvada City Councilmember Lauren Simpson and resident Kimber Just, who has since moved away. This year’s effort was organized by Simpson in partnership with the Arvada Chamber of Commerce handling sponsorships.

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