Pastor Matthew Barnett gets a hug from Orlane Mahak at the Dream Center in Echo Park after a Thanksgiving giveaway in which 1,800 turkeys and bags of groceries were handed out to people in need. Barnett said some people got in line Friday afternoon for Saturday’s giveaway, which he said was unprecedented. (Christina House / For The Times)
Kimberly Huinac, 4, is greeted by volunteers at the Dream Center. (Christina House / For The Times)
Mary Mongalo, right, and friend Piedad Valenzuela, center, each receive a turkey from volunteers at the Dream Center. People also received a bag of groceries. (Christina House / For The Times)
Xantara Jameson, 4, left, and her siblings Serena, 11, center, and Kelvin, 8, wrangle their bags at the Dream Center food giveaway. (Christina House / For The Times)
Volunteers bag turkeys at the Dream Center giveaway. (Christina House / For The Times)
Piedad Valenzuela, center, gets a hug from a Dream Center volunteer as friend Mary Mongalo, right, cheers them on. (Christina House / For The Times)
Blanca Galdamel leaves the Dream Center with enough free food for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.(Christina House / For The Times)
