 The Red Lake Homeless Shelter Service Center has spent more than a decade helping those who need it most. Reporter Cheryl Moore tonight shares how they're bringing awareness to their cause with an annual feast. Today is the first day of winter, and for some that means cozy nights by the fire, but what about those who don't have a home? We do it every year to actually honor all those that passed away that are homeless due to winter exposure. This is the 11th annual Homeless Memorial Feast. It's organized by the Red Lake Homeless Shelter Service Center. It's such a big issue going around all of America. It's not just here on our small reservation, it's everywhere. First we started with the Spirit Fire, then we had the actual prayer and the drumming to actually honor all of those that passed away due to winter exposure. The food for the feast is donated by Red Lake Inc. And this center is only a small portion of what the center does. There are seven rooms and 18 beds meant for people who are struggling. There's also a full kitchen, washer and dryer. So thank you for opening your heart because now we have two stackable washers and dryers. Staff is kind of like a small family helping all of these families. That's why residents get along with some of our advocates really well because they know exactly what they've been feeling. I came at four o'clock and the tree was already up and there was extra decorations and after dinner I seen extra decorations. So I decided to do something with the kids and told them to sit down and write a letter to Santa. They only help anywhere from 250 to 300 people. And some of those numbers can be duplicated for people coming in multiple times. This shelter has provided a safe place for hundreds of people over the years. They're hoping to grow sour. They can help hundreds of more. Our main priority is to get people housed and make sure they maintain their housing. The non-profit also hopes to add more grant programs and cultural activities in the future. And of course they're always looking for members of the community to lend a helping hand. If the public wants to get involved in any way, they can contact our service center and that number can be reached at 218-679-3228. Reporting in Red Lake, Strongmore, Lakeland News. The center is currently working on a website to help in their efforts to grow. It should be up and running in a couple of weeks. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.