Rescue Mission Thanksgiving luncheon expects 500-700 Gene Marrano November 22, 2018 1 min read 700 pounds of turkey, 150 pounds of potatoes and 100 more for stuffing. The Roanoke Rescue Mission will welcome hundreds to 4th Street Southeast for a Thanksgiving luncheon today. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the annual event: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Holiday gift: gas prices likely to keep fallingNext: Dawgs play Thanksgiving night game again Related Stories 1 min read Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors Gene Marrano August 12, 2025 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025