5,000 Meals Served at the Salt Palace Convention Center
24 Community Partners in attendance, including Clean Slate Utah, the Salt Lake Public Library and Fourth Street Clinic
The Larry H. Miller organization also hosted a clothing drive and donated shoes, jackets, hats and more to guests
SALT LAKE CITY (November 25, 2024) – For the 26th year, the Larry H. Miller Company and the Miller family invited those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Salt Lake City to the Season of Service event for a free Thanksgiving meal and services.
This year, hundreds of volunteers from the Larry H. Miller Company and the Miller family, along with community partners, gathered at the Salt Palace and served 5,000 Thanksgiving meals to guests. Two dozen organizations provided additional support and community resources, such as dental cleanings, vision screenings and mental health resources.
“Our family has hosted this event for many years, and I look forward to it each season,” said Steve Miller, trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation and board chair of the Larry H. Miller Company. “Season of Service is more than providing a meal for one night; it’s about extending hope and light into our community. I’m proud to carry on this tradition, and I hope it inspires everyone to give back and reminds those in need that they are not alone.”
The Larry H. Miller organization also hosted a clothing drive during October and November. Employees from the Larry H. Miller Company, the Miller family, Larry H. Miller Real Estate, Miller Sports + Entertainment, Larry H. Miller Senior Health and Prestige Financial Services donated new and gently used clothing for guests, which was distributed by the Salt Lake City Mission.
“Service and community enrichment are at the heart of everything we do at the Larry H. Miller Company,” said Steve Starks, CEO of the Larry H. Miller Company. “We’re grateful for the numerous partners who provide valuable resources and connections for our guests who are facing unique challenges.”
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson were also in attendance, alongside various Utah public officials and community leaders, for a night of service. Guests at the event were served a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, dinner rolls and a dessert.
Community partners and the services they provided are listed below:
- Clark Planetarium: children’s activity
- Clean Slate Utah: record expungement
- Connect2Health: community resources
- Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum: children’s activity
- Fourth Street Clinic: healthcare, mental health services and resources
- Friends for Sight: vision screenings
- Huntsman Mental Health Foundation: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources
- Intermountain Health: breast cancer screening information
- Ruff Haven: veterinary services
- Salt Lake City Public Library: free books
- Salt Lake County Youth Services: children’s activity
- Thanksgiving Point: children’s activity
- The Bicycle Collective: bike check and tune-ups
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: free care kits
- The Humane Society of Utah: pet sitting and resources
- The Policy Project’s Period Project: menstrual hygiene kits
- The Salt Lake City Mission: free clothing items
- United Way 211: community resources
- University of Utah School of Dentistry: dental services
- University of Utah’s Driving out Diabetes Initiative: diabetes screenings
- UTA: complimentary transit passes
- Utah Naloxone: overdose prevention and treatment resources
- Volunteers of America, Utah: haircuts and community resources
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About the Larry H. Miller Company
The Larry H. Miller Company (LHMCO) oversees the Miller family’s business platforms, including real estate, senior health, sports and entertainment, and investments. For more information, visit lhm.com.
About the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation was established in 2007 to continue the philanthropic spirit exemplified by Larry and Gail Miller for future generations. The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation supports programs that enrich lives and communities in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-reliance, and cultural and spiritual enrichment. Read the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation’s 2023 Impact Report here: https://joom.ag/f4yd
About Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County is committed to ensuring residents are safe and healthy, and have access to opportunities that will enhance their lives. Our work supports economic development, public health, affordable housing, a clean environment, conservation, social services, spaces for arts and recreation, human potential, and much more.
