Rescue Mission prepares for Christmas Feast Starr Anderson December 21, 2015 1 minute read The Roanoke Rescue Mission is asking the community for help as the shelter prepares to feed close to 1,000 people this week during its annual Christmas Feast. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia’s first lady wants more meals at more schools for more childrenNext: Virginia climate changes panel releases report Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026