Rosa Wims’ Thanksgiving Tradition Continues
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ROCHESTER – The late Rosa Wims was never one to turn down hosting duties for Thanksgiving.
For more than 30 years, Wims hosted a Thanksgiving meal that fed hundreds in the Corn Hill neighborhood. It was an annual Rochester tradition until her passing in 2023 at the age of 100. Wims was widely known as a longtime public health advocate, and the first Black nurse’s aide at Rochester General Hospital.
During her later stages in life, food preparations were handled by Foodlink, where Wims once served as a former staff and board member. After Wims passed away in September of 2023, Foodlink vowed to continue the tradition in her memory. This year, the tradition continues at St. Peter’s Kitchen, where their patrons can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal cooked by Foodlink’s Community Kitchen. The dinner is expected to feed more than 300 people.
WHAT: Rosa Wims’ annual Thanksgiving Dinner
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025; Noon – 1 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Kitchen; 681 Brown St.
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