"In addition to a ham dinner with all the trimmings, each guest received a pie baked by the Girl Scouts and a gift bag, plus they enjoyed entertainment and had the opportunity to have free haircuts and their pick of select items from the giveaway tables neatly arranged in the outdoor courtyard. San Francisco Bay Times volunteer coordinator Juan Davila, dressed as "The Turkey," once again this year provded entertainment and photo ops for all."
"Hundreds of people participate as volunteers at all of the Tenderloin Tessie events that include, not only Thanksgiving celebrations, but also meal-based events for Christmas and Easter. Volunteers are needed to help with Tenderloin Tessie Christmas Dinner, December 25, 1-4 pm. Call 415-584-3252 or e-mail tenderlointessie@yahoo.com "Tessie" was the drag name for Perry Spink, a performer and bartender who died in 1984 but a decade prior started the tradition of serving meals that were welcoming to all."
The First Unitarian Church on Franklin Street hosted Tenderloin Tessie’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event served a ham dinner with all the trimmings, and each guest received a Girl Scout–baked pie and a gift bag. Attendees enjoyed entertainment, free haircuts, and were able to select items from giveaway tables in the outdoor courtyard. Volunteers, including San Francisco Bay Times volunteer coordinator Juan Davila dressed as “The Turkey,” provided entertainment and photo opportunities. Hundreds of volunteers support Tenderloin Tessie events year-round. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Dinner on December 25, 1–4 pm.
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