In the central kitchen of the Meals on Wheels distribution center, 350 packages filled with warm and savory Thanksgiving dishes were packed and ready to land in the hands of Austin seniors Thursday morning.

Between the turkey breast and gravy, cornbread stuffing, green beans and peppers, and carrot cake, every item was garnished with the love and support of community volunteers like Mike Prochoroff.

Prochoroff, who has worked at Meals on Wheels Central Texas for nearly 30 years, said the organization's mission is one the world should embrace — to create conversation and smiles every Thanksgiving.