Thanksgiving pop-up brings food, warmth and community support to families.

In North Omaha, organizers transformed Thanksgiving Day into a welcoming neighborhood gathering — offering free food, clothing, and a place for families to feel seen and supported.

“I said common guys… we gotta go, we’re invited!” said Linda Burton.

For many neighbors, pop-ups like this capture the heart of the holiday season — giving back and making sure families don’t feel alone.

Burton says support like this matters, especially when working hard doesn’t always leave room for extra.

“I miss out on a lot of stuff and just because I work— don’t mean I have it,” said Burton.

“We realized that we wanted to create a safe space for people to feel fellowship and loved on the holiday,” said Brianne Schuler with the 50 Mile March Foundation.

The event was organized by the 50 Mile March Foundation, Project Intentional, and the North Omaha Community Partnership.

“This is a way for us to give back and look and realize how lucky we are and how much gratitude we have for the gifts we’ve been given,” said Schuler.

Schuler says while the holidays can be stressful, events like this help people reset — laugh a little, connect, and feel supported.

“This is our chance to share with folks that don’t feel that same support,” said Schuler.