Overview
- The partnership marks the first joint Thanksgiving outreach by Los Angeles Mission and Hope the Mission on Skid Row.
- Organizers said about 2,500 turkey meals were served Wednesday at Los Angeles Mission, supported by thousands of pounds of donated turkey.
- Attendees also received clothing, free haircuts, manicures and pedicures intended to restore dignity and confidence.
- The two organizations report offering more than 3,000 beds across Los Angeles County for men, women and families as part of ongoing services.
- Volunteers powered the operation, and Executive Chef Erik Grant, who has experienced homelessness, coordinated the meal after planning for about a month.