The EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) Human Resources Department hosted a Thanksgiving lunch for the Houston office on Tuesday, November 15.
More than 100 employees attended the lunch that was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.
The buffet-style lunch was catered by Luby’s Restaurant and Goode Company Barbeque and featured a variety of Thanksgiving favorites, including turkey and ham, potato salad, western green beans, corn, and fresh baked jalapeño cheese bread. Employees were also encouraged to bring in their favorite desserts, in which an apple pie, pecan pie bars, Rice Krispies Treats, and other delectable treats were baked and shared with colleagues.
Hungry employees started making their way to the long line at 11:30 a.m. to get their food while it was still hot. Before the lunch began, Leslie Freiman (General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance Officer & Secretary) said a few special remarks reminding employees that the holidays are a special time of year.
“We should all be thankful for the year we have had. Remember to be kind to one another, to celebrate the holidays, and to enjoy every moment that we share with our families and friends,” Freiman said.
Freiman concluded her speech by wishing everyone a happy holiday season and then let the hungry crowd eat the highly anticipated meal.
Employees and friends alike came together to share in the delicious holiday meal. Whether they stayed for a few minutes before rushing to their next meeting or stayed for an hour, a good time was had by all.
Additionally, as it has become an annual tradition, several employees from the Houston office volunteered at the Operation Turkey event on Thanksgiving Day. Operation Turkey is an organization dedicated to giving a warm, hearty meal to anyone in need on a holiday where we are reminded of how grateful we should be.
“It was my first year to participate, and I was blown away by how many people were there!” said Tina Weyand (Senior Manager, CIP Program).
It was estimated that more than 1,000 people volunteered their time at the event and that 3,000 meals were distributed.