A Bountiful Feast at the Rescue Mission

David Fletcher, the head of food service at the Rescue Mission, certainly had his hands full for the Christmas Feast, which attracted 600 guests.

More than 52 turkeys, 29 hams, 120 pounds of potatoes, 20 pounds of broccoli, 40 pounds of collard greens, and 70 pounds of green beans went into the bounteous banquet, not to mention 12 gallons of ice cream in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cookies and cream flavors.

The Rescue Mission has an annual budget of $2.5 million and helps more than 2,000 people yearly. Between Thanksgiving and New Year, they expect to serve more than 10,000 needy people.