Two hours into the Modesto Gospel Mission’s Christmas event Tuesday, about 1,500 people already had received a meal and gifts.
The event began at 11 a.m. and was scheduled to run until 2 p.m., but mission Chief Executive Officer Jason Conway said volunteers would continue serving until almost everyone was helped, as about 800 still waited in line.
“It’s amazing that we as a community can come together and just bless people that are in need,” Conway said…