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The USA's Thanksgiving holiday saw 55.4 million Americans travel home to friends and family.

But for people who are homeless or poor, charities like the Los Angeles Mission organised Thanksgiving meals.

Thanksgiving at the LA Mission has become a tradition for Micky Giblin.

Over the last year, US food prices have increased by 10.5 percent.

Homelessness there has increased by 80 percent since 2015.

This means charities like the LA Mission are needed now more than ever.

Mayor Karen Bass is trying to get housing for homeless people.

If someone has a home address, they can apply for jobs.

LA Mission President Troy Vaughn used to be homeless.

He knows how important the LA Mission's work is.

This year, 1,500 people in need ate a holiday meal at the LA Mission.

Carlos Schmidt, who's often alone at Thanksgiving, enjoyed spending time with other people.

He's thankful for the services that the mission offers.

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