Nonprofit 'Lost Angels' holds 13th annual Thanksgiving feast and giveaway

Published November 27, 2025 2:33 PM PST

The Lost Angels nonprofit organization held its 13th annual Thanksgiving event to uplift the unhoused community in Venice.

More than 500 volunteers served a hot Thanksgiving-style buffet, provided brand-new Nike shoes, warm clothing, and Blessing Bags filled with toiletries to more than 400 community members, solely through donations.

Lost Angels partners with Hav A Sole to provide the shoes.

FOX 11 spoke with the founder of Lost Angels, Tina Wright, and the founder of Hav A Sole, Rikki Mendias.

The event started at 7 a.m. and continued until 10 a.m. on Rose Avenue.

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