For many of us in Toronto, Thanksgiving is a time of indulgence.
Turkey with all the trimmings is the traditional option, but feasts of all kinds take place in the city on this holiday weekend.
But for some, it’s the only meal they’ll eat all day.
The Scott Mission is serving up its annual holiday dinner and at least 300 people are expected to attend.
“I think the thing that’s really different this year is the variety of people,” explained David Smith, the mission’s executive director.
“It used to be, 15 or 20 years ago, only homeless people. And now it’s the working poor as well, and a lot of new Canadians also come. They just don’t have enough to pay the high rents in Toronto.”
The mission also provides daily meals to the less fortunate, as well as groceries and winter clothing.
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