Thousands of homeless and working poor showed up in a Savannah park for the Feed the Hungry Christmas Dinner.
The Savannah Morning News reported it was the first time the event had been held in a downtown Savannah park. The Rev. Carl Gilliard, an organizer of the event, said he hoped the event Saturday in the park would bring recognition to the large number of homeless in the Savannah area.
Those who signed up for a meal also received a bag of produce. Gilliard said those who came to the dinner will also be monitored and will be offered services to help improve themselves.
Attending the event, 66-year-old Miriam Lewis, said the meal means a lot to those struggling with homelessness or poverty.
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Saturday, May 25 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-25 21:03:38 GMT
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Three people remain at an Atlanta hospital a day after they were injured aboard a hotel shuttle bus that crashed with a tractor-trailer near the city's airport.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:19:38 GMT
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
Georgia stands to lose $1.8 million in funding because state officials refuse to participate in a federal survey that asks high school and middle school students about their sexual history.
