44th Annual Hosea Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Dinner

Thursday, November 27, 2014

For 44 years the non profit organization Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless has been trying to help the homeless population in Atlanta on Thanksgiving by serving a free meal to thousands. Each Turkey Day, hundreds of volunteers come together to serve a meal as well as provide critical services such as grooming, showers, clothes, law advice and much more all at no cost. The event takes place inside the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown where homeless people and families can get out of the cold for a few hours. Covering this event always puts things in a greater perspective for me. I am thankful to have a roof over my head and food on my table. I am thankful for my family. Happy belated Thanksgiving to everyone.

Earl Thompson (left) gets his beard trimmed by Christopher Clark during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Earl Thompson (left) gets his beard trimmed by Christopher Clark during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Trinity Bryant (bottom) gets her hair trimmed by Takilla White during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Trinity Bryant (bottom) gets her hair trimmed by Takilla White during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Shauntell Johnson (left) gets his beard trimmed by Slack Williams during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Shauntell Johnson (left) gets his beard trimmed by Slack Williams during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Louis McClure Jr. (center) takes a bite of his meal during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Louis McClure Jr. (center) takes a bite of his meal during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Kameron Austin (left) scoops a helping of stuffing onto a plate held by Allegra George during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Kameron Austin (left) scoops a helping of stuffing onto a plate held by Allegra George during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Grace Cheon (center) performs on stage during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Grace Cheon (center) performs on stage during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Arlene Stone (left) prays with minister Charlotte Ross during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Arlene Stone (left) prays with minister Charlotte Ross during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

James Vesterfelt (center) takes a bite of his meal during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

James Vesterfelt (center) takes a bite of his meal during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Benjamin Johnson (left) takes a plate through the serving line as Don Stepanek scoops on a helping of gravy during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Benjamin Johnson (left) takes a plate through the serving line as Don Stepanek scoops on a helping of gravy during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Tina Dawson (right) hands a plate of food to Kimberly Williams during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Tina Dawson (right) hands a plate of food to Kimberly Williams during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

M.J. Fils (left) holds a bag open for Erica Fields as she puts in a piece of clothing during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

M.J. Fils (left) holds a bag open for Erica Fields as she puts in a piece of clothing during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Katherine Chang (center) performs on stage during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Katherine Chang (center) performs on stage during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Kimberly Newman (center) hands a plate of food to April Cloud during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Kimberly Newman (center) hands a plate of food to April Cloud during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Asia Lockett (left), her brother Jakaira and mother Tacarra pick out clothes with the help of Krystle White during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Asia Lockett (left), her brother Jakaira and mother Tacarra pick out clothes with the help of Krystle White during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Earl Bozack (left) plays a game of chess as he keeps warm inside during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Earl Bozack (left) plays a game of chess as he keeps warm inside during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Tyshyne Bryant (center) and Quindarious Tillman dig into their meals during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Tyshyne Bryant (center) and Quindarious Tillman dig into their meals during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

April Cloud (center) helps feed eleven-month-old Malik Smith during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

April Cloud (center) helps feed eleven-month-old Malik Smith during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Angela Range (center) cries as she is hugged by Tecla Sanders (left) while they pray with Range's daughter Angel Alexander during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.

Angela Range (center) cries as she is hugged by Tecla Sanders (left) while they pray with Range’s daughter Angel Alexander during the 44th annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on Thursday, November 27, 2014.