The North Texas Food Bank is holding several free food distributions this week.
is a real concern in North Texas, but volunteers at a local church are making sure families have plenty of support and healthy food."Good morning, Happy Valentine's Day," said volunteer Eloise Wyne.distributing food to anyone in need, no questions asked.
This is the first major food distribution since the ice storm and volunteer Gary McMillan is seeing numbers climb. "We generally have 400 families come through each time we do this and the number is even getting higher here. So even in the rain, we can pass out food to those who are in need," said McMillan."First time for me here and I hear about it from my friend. I think this is very good for everyone," said Sam Morsy.Volunteer Rufus Jenkins picks up and delivers food to neighbors in need.
"There's a lot of people hungry in the United States," said Jenkins. "Some people don't know about these things and some people not able to go ahead get it." "We have potatoes, carrots, we have cakes and pies. We have a whole lot of quality food," said McMillan."Valentine's. I would be at home with my sweetheart, but hey, I am out here serving and helping the people," said volunteer Dr. Pat Stevens.Fannin County Multipurpose Complex700 FM 87, Bonham9a-11aCrossRoads Covenant Church647 E.
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