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"The local rescue mission is making sure no one goes hungry this Thanksgiving.The Orlando Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving banquet Wednesday and fed almost 1,400 people.Officials said the need grows every year for meals.  So far in 2012, the mission has served 22,000 more meals than previous years.\"It means that I will feed my hunger and I am grateful to enjoy a good meal today,\" said Stevie McGee.It has been estimated that there are about 10,000 homeless men, women and children in central Florida alone.Games and balloon art were offered for the children, making the event a family affair.Swimming champion Rowdy Gaines was one of the 100 volunteers serving meals.\"There are people out there that are in need, not so much for a nice fun meal but also for a pat on the back or a hug every once in a while,\" said Gaines.Another sign of the times is a new report that shows more people will use food stamps to buy their Thanksgiving Day dinner this year than ever before.Demetria Bravo was once homeless and just got off the streets.\"And I have something to say to those who are homeless, may the Lord continue to bless each and every one of you and don't ever give up,\" said Bravo.On Thursday, the Salvation Army will put out its Thanksgiving Day spread."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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