Patrick Roberts was among those gathered at the Fishes and Loaves soup kitchen Wednesday anticipating a holiday feast provided by Terre Haute Catholic Charities.
The meal at Ryves Youth Center included ham, mashed potatoes, baked beans, glazed carrots, rolls, cupcakes and home-made sugar cookies. Staff decorated the gym with Christmas trees and holiday lights.
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