Thousands Of Homeless Fed Over Easter Weekend

MIAMI (CBSMiam/AP) — Thousands of Miami's poorest have been fed over Easter weekend.

The Miami Rescue Mission gave those in need a hot meal and medical care to celebrate Easter.

They served over 2,500 Thanksgiving meals at parties in three different South Florida locations on Good Friday.

Participants were also given haircuts, access to showers and foot care from podiatry students at Barry University. Students also volunteered to wash participants' feet.

Over 500 Easter baskets were also given to the children who attended.

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