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Whit Johnson reportingBeyond the large meal, friends and family, every year people across the country volunteer their time to make Thanksgiving special for people in need.
Utahns are very generous during the holidays. Today I met entire families who spent the day serving and delivering food.
And it's needed. In the Salt Lake area alone hundreds are homeless, and thousands more are hungry.
Today, many volunteers helped provide a hot meal to those in need. But more important, they brought a smile, a sign of affection, a message that somebody cares. Along with the turkey and gravy, they bring Thanksgiving to those searching for something to be thankful for... and thankful they were.
Ronald Anderson / Enjoying Thanksgiving meal: "It tastes real good."
Heather Willie / Enjoying Thanksgiving meal: "I'm thankful to be here with my family, that I have a family."
At the Greek Orthodox Church, thousands were fed today Governor Huntsman was just one of the many volunteers.
Anthony Castellano / Volunteer: "I'm thankful that I have a place to live and that I have food on my table so I come to help the people that don't."
At the Salvation Army, hundreds of people provided their own transportation delivering thanksgiving meals.
Major James Sullivan / Salvation Army: "It's awesome. It reminds me that people still love people and the greatest thing I'm thankful for is people."
And this morning, the Run Walk Charity in Ogden helped raise funds and goods for local shelters.
Heather Willie / Enjoying Thanksgiving meal: "Some people don't have food and it's very nice that they do this for homeless people especially."
All of these events - and many more around the state and the country - ave one goal in mind: Give hope during the holidays.
Ronald Anderson / Enjoying Thanksgiving meal: "I'm thankful to be alive still that's what I'm thankful of."
If you were busy this Thanksgiving with friends and family, there is still plenty of time to donate food... jackets... money... or your time. Click on one of the links above to find out more.
