The Merced County Rescue Mission fed more than 1,000 people Thursday who may have otherwise gone without on Thanksgiving Day. A long line of people stretched down Main Street as they waited to get a plate stacked with turkey, mashed potatoes and other fixings outside the American Legion Hall. Some came because they were hungry. Others came because they were lonely. Millie Garibay, 58, of Merced said she used to volunteer for events like the Thanksgiving meal, which provides a hot meal for the needy. But, in recent years, she’s found herself in the line for food. Read more here: mercedsunstar/news/local/article4175155.html#storylink=cpy
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 20:24:55 +0000
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