Overview
- On Thanksgiving morning, Garner volunteered at The Midnight Mission’s Skid Row lunch and appeared in the group’s Instagram video urging people to help those facing food insecurity.
- The nonprofit thanked her for taking “mashed potato duty,” praising service delivered with dignity, hope and respect.
- Later, Garner hosted Thanksgiving at her Los Angeles home, where Ben Affleck arrived with their son Samuel and his mother Chris Boldt, as shown in photos.
- A source told People the gathering mirrored last year’s plans, saying Garner makes the holiday special and that Affleck is always welcome at her house.
- The Midnight Mission planned to serve more than 2,500 meals this year, and a People source added that Garner’s boyfriend John Miller supports her family‑first focus.