It’s a show of hands for those who spent a cold night outside to get in line for the Fred Jordan Mission’s Skid Row Christmas Toy Party, where more than 50,000 new toys, blankets and Christmas dinner bags are given out. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The Rev. Lamont Leonard sings “O Holy Night” at the Fred Jordan Mission event. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Andres Garcia, 62, and Ashley, 3, wave at Minnie and Mickey Mouse as they wait in line at the Fred Jordan Mission. The line stretched for blocks through the skid row area. Andres Garcia and his wife, Ramona, adopted Ashley and her two siblings, bringing their family to a total of 11 children. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Santa Claus and his helpers hand out toys. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
