Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals

This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.

Glide Church turns San Francisco street into block-long dining room for Thanksgiving

"There was no question we were going to serve Thanksgiving, it was just how we were going to do it," said Jean Cooper, strategy officer for Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Salvation Army asking for donations this holiday season
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While the Salvation Army is feeding more families this year, their need for donations is that much greater. FOX 10 visited the Phoenix Convention Center to speak with the organization, who is providing people with Thanksgiving meals for free.

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.

Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays

Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Food safety for your pets this Thanksgiving
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FOX 10 visited the Arizona Humane Society to get a few Thanksgiving tips for pet owners to keep their animal companions safe.

Volunteers working to provide Thanksgiving Day meals with St. Vincent de Paul
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On Thanksgiving Day, many volunteers - just like in past years - spend the morning making holiday dinners for those in need. However, St. Vincent de Paul has had to make some changes this year.

Preparations underway for Thanksgiving with the Salvation Army
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FOX 10 visited the Salvation Army early this morning to see how they're planning to provide free meals this Thanksgiving morning despite all of the setbacks they're faced during the pandemic.

Shoppers flock to stores stocking up on holiday foods for smaller celebrations

Valley residents are gearing up for Thanksgiving celebrations, big and small, while flocking to the grocery stores just a day before the holiday.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Thanksgiving pies at Amadio Ranch in Laveen
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FOX 10 visited Amadio Ranch in Laveen to get a behind-the scenes look at their pie-making process as they handle the rush of holiday orders. They've received 2,600 orders this year - twice as much as last year.

Arizona officials urge Thanksgiving caution as virus cases soar

Banner Health, Arizona’s largest hospital chain, forecasts it will hit 125 percent of its licensed capacity around Dec. 4.