With ‘shelves bare,’ Pasadena nonprofit pleads for Thanksgiving donations to feed thousands

A cherished Thanksgiving tradition that has provided comfort and thousands of meals to those in need is in danger of being canceled for the first time in over half a century, as its organizer faces a critical shortage of donations.

Union Station Homeless Service, which hosts the annual “Dinner in the Park” in Pasadena, has put out an urgent call for action as it is struggling to secure the food and donations to keep the event alive.

“We’re having our Dinner in the Park event, which starts next Wednesday...