A few weeks ago, we asked you what you’re grateful for this year for our friends at Gratefull GVL. We shared some of your answers with the event organizers, and wanted to share them with you, too. We love making you smile.
“Good health and good friends. A wonderful place to live.” — Karen T.
“A bacon, egg and cheese bagel sandwich at Jersey Bagel Brothers!” — Scott S.
“Long soul-fulfilling conversations with old friends.” — Holly V.
“We are grateful for our neighbors, our Greenville City officials and employees, and to Duke Energy for working tirelessly around the clock to help us recover from Hurricane Helene.” — Christine S.
“I’m grateful for my health and the love and support of my family and friends. I’ve had four surgeries in 2024 and am on my way to a complete healing. God has blessed me indeed!!” — Anonymous
“I’m grateful that after 28 weeks of chemotherapy and a lumpectomy, I am cancer free!” — H.R.
“Family.” — Kent J.
“I am so thankful for this amazing community of people who take care of each other.” — Stephanie F.
“Moving across the country from Los Angeles, CA was filled with hope and fear. Greenville has been nothing but a joy. I am grateful for the people of GVL.” — Keri T.
“A safe place to call home.” — JV
“I’m grateful for time spent with people I love.” — Hallie R.
“My wonderful friend group!” — Sherry S.
“I am ‘gratefull’ to live and work in a city that celebrates diversity and inclusion.” — Mary C.
“Good health, good friends, a wonderful place to live.” — Marissa L.
What + when is Gratefull GVL?
Gratefull GVL — a free, city-wide community lunch — is returning to the Main Street Bridge on Monday, Nov. 25,The lunch — which first took place in 2019 — will serve Greenvillians from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at one long table in the heart of our downtown.
Fun fact: 3,000+ people attended the original event and 120+ businesses, organizations, and restaurants contributed to the buffet.
The goal (beyond having a delicious meal) is to encourage open conversations about diversity + change in our city. The event was a hit in 2019, and this will be the first Gratefull GVL potluck since then.
What to expect in 2024
This year, all food will be donated and safely served by local restaurant sponsors + additional money raised ahead of the meal will benefit Mill Village Ministries’ FoodShare Greenville program. Heads up — Organizers say they’re expecting 5,000+ guests at this year’s table.
How you can help
- Spread the word | Passing along the event’s details is an easy (and free) way to support Gratefull GVL. Might we suggest forwarding them our newsletter or sending them the link to this article?
- Sponsor | Email Dan Weidenbenner, Executive Director of Mill Village Ministries, if you’re interested in supporting the event.
- Donate | You can also make a donation.
- Volunteer | If you’re looking to volunteer, details will be released in September.
