Hard times and long lines for Southern Californians
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 03:07
in Earth & Climate
Thousands turn out for separate offerings of free food and mortgage help. Some leave empty-handed. Some sought a cart of groceries the week before Thanksgiving, others sought a way to keep from losing their homes in the new year. By the thousands, a diverse group of Southern Californians converged on two events Saturday aimed at helping families in hard economic times.