From one table to the next, a sense of gratitude was served up with every meal at the Portico Cafe in downtown Tampa.

Dozens of people showed up for a community meal on Thanksgiving. It was a blessing to a lot of people, including Rocky Carson, whos experiencing homelessness.

"It has its moments where its very extreme, rough, you know, said Carson.

Carson said hes a people person, so sharing a meal with strangers was something special.

"Some people didnt wake up this morning, so were blessed to be above ground, he said.

Metropolitan Ministries invited Tampa Bay 28 inside, saying they planned to serve around 200 people.

The meals were meant for anyone experiencing homelessness or hunger.

This days a little extra special, said John Paul Comas, the Senior Director of Outreach at Metrop

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