Gather 2 Gobble History

The Gather 2 Gobble 2 Give Luncheon was started in 2007, when members of the San Antonio business community heard stories from the media that the turkey sponsor for the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner was unable to continue their support. In an effort to ensure everyone was able to enjoy their turkey dinner, several companies joined together to form Gather 2 Gobble 2 Give.

The purpose of this luncheon is to raise money from the business community and give back to those in need. Since the onset in 2007, Gather 2 Gobble 2 Give has raised nearly $15,000.00 to support a San Antonio tradition that is focused on the community and giving back directly to those in our community who need it most. This year, we have set our goal to raise over $7,500.00 — that’s a lot of turkeys — so please join us in supporting this great cause by giving a small part of yourself this holiday season.

This year’s ‘Gather 2 Gobble 2 Give’ will be held on November 15th at Canyon Café. 11:30 – 1:30.
Lunch Tickets are $35/person and we will be offering T-shirts to the general public this year.

Lots of Fun – A Great Lunch – All to benefit a Great Cause. Seating is limited so get your tickets early!!

Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition

During the holiday season, many senior citizens are alone and cannot afford to prepare a holiday meal for themselves. In 1979, San Antonio restaurant owner and businessman, Raul Jimenez, recognized this need in his community and established a Thanksgiving Day event designed to serve these forgotten individuals.

Now in its 32th year, the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner continues to provide senior citizens and less fortunate a place to enjoy a hot and nutritious turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day. Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio, the event invites seniors to dine at a “community dinner table”, celebrate the holiday with their peers, and enjoy live music and entertainment.

The Dinner currently serves over 25,000 senior and needy citizens from San Antonio and the surrounding areas and has grown to be one of the largest Thanksgiving benefits in the country.