Downtown Rescue Mission is helping hundreds of families this Thanksgiving through their Turkey Box Drive.

It’s a tradition that’s been ongoing for 30 years, and organizers say it’s become a lifeline, especially now, with many families feeling the pressure of tighter budgets.

The President and CEO of the Downtown Rescue Mission said, “It seems like, especially this year, the economy has been tough and folks have been struggling, so we had a lot of people sign up right away to get the food boxes for Thanksgiving. We love doing it because during Thanksgiving, we want everybody to be able to share in that holiday, so that’s something we love doing.”

Shirley Anne Jefferson-Lane says this year's giveaway means everything for her family, saying, “This is helping make my Thanksgiving, to tell y

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