Photos: Early present for Salt Lake's less fortunate

Leigh Cody smiles as she squeezes her new stuffed monkey while talking with Santa during a Christmas feast for the homeless at the Rescue Mission in Salt Lake City on Friday. The Jolley Old Elf gave presents to homeless and low-income children and adults during the annual banquet.
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