The Order of Sons of Italy in America Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 shared their holiday spirit as they distributed meals to members of CO-OP, a local non-profit agency supporting individuals with disabilities. Patrons and passersby caught the scent of delicious hot turkey meals as members of the Sons of Italy collected them in the warm kitchen alongside the family at DeAvila’s Restaurant & Catering.

“For the 16th consecutive year, The Columbia Cultural Trust and The Peter B. Gay Lodge gathered people together to provide holiday warmth and good cheer,” said CO-OP President and CEO Michael Cancilliere in a press release. “These wonderful people personally delivered more than 100 meals to 18 different homes throughout the area."