Each "Box of Love" from the Erie City Mission contained a turkey, traditional side dishes, a cookie and bibles. Winter clothing such as jackets, gloves, and hats were also handed out to those in need.

Erie City Mission serves over 800 individuals with Thanksgiving meals The gates opened at 8 a.m. on Nov. 24 at the Erie City Mission at 1017 French St. for its annual Thanksgiving meal distribution.

It may still be autumn, but Erie is way past sweater weather. With snow on the forecast, it is getting colder and harder to stay warm. Each year, about 700 people experiencing homelessness die from ...