Addie McCluskey
Elmore Autauga News
Lucretia Cauthen Realty, LLC hosted their annual Thanksgiving luncheon, Nov. 19, 2025, at Millbrook First Methodist Church, bringing local businesses and leaders together and collecting donations for WELCOME Food Pantry.
“This event is not only a great way to network, but it’s also a way for us to meet the people we work with on a regular basis face-to-face and for us to give back to our community,” said owner Lucretia Cauthen.
More than 200 attendees helped collect 585 pounds of food and $590 in monetary donations for WELCOME Food Pantry, which provides meat, produce, and canned goods to roughly 450 families twice a month.
“We are going to provide over $3.5 million worth of food this year to the food-insecure families in our area, and we could not have done it without supporters like Lucretia,” said Philip Harris, board member for WELCOME.
The generous turnout highlighted how local partnerships can make a meaningful difference—reminding us all that giving back is one of the most powerful ways to support our community this holiday season.
“We are forever grateful for each and every person who came out and continues to support us,” said Cauthen. “It definitely takes a village, and ours is truly exceptional.”
