MISSOULA — Hundreds of students gathered with their families in the UC Commons at the University of Montana to share a warm Thanksgiving meal.
UM’s annual Friendsgiving welcomed all students with an array of circumstances.
The meal was available for those working through the official holiday.
Students who can't afford an upscale Thanksgiving meal or simply want to take the opportunity to gather for a warm Thanksgiving dish also had the chance to do so on Tuesday.
Sponsored by the University Center, 300 meals were ready to be served to students and their families.
The Thanksgiving dish included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more.
Students expressed their gratitude towards the free event.
"It's a great spot, if people don't have, like a Thanksgiving to go home to, this is a really great university-wide alternative," said UM student Grayson Gross.
The yearly Friendsgiving gathering is meant to give all students a place to interact with the community and Gross said he will be returning next year.
