Catholic Charities Drive-by Food Distribution (5-19-20)

Catholic Charities Drive-by Food Distribution (5-19-20)

The need for food and household items continues to grow catholic charities of kansas city-st.

Joseph hosted an emergency drive-trhough distribution kq2's danielle soxy was there this afternoon to find out how they are helping others during this difficult time (nat.

Sound)cars were parked and lined up several minutes before---waiting to receive household items."we had people parked and waiting ever since 12:30."catholic charities hosted a distribution drive-thru today to help those in the community who are living paycheck to paycheck at this time."we have 115 hygiene bags and 150 food bags that we are just giving out to the community and anyone in need."

<<<bags were stuffed to the brim with food donations and household items like soap, diapers, and even clorox wipes "we know the community needs it right now.

A lot of people are unemployed with the whole covid-19 going on.

A lof of our clients don't know when they are going to get their next meal without their paychecks and so we have been graciously blessed with the donations of food and hygiene so we just wanted to share with the community of st.

Joseph."it was first come first serve "not only making an impact in numbers but we actually see the joy on our families face and we're providing them with food, hygiene, and diapers, and they are telling us how thankful they are."(nat.

Sound)leaving an impact and seeing it firsthand is the best part about giving back..."normally our clients come to us.

So this is amzaing that we are able to go to a park and serve our clients and the people of the community."this is the first drive-through event catholic charities of st.

Joseph has hosted and they plan on doing many more.

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Joseph, danielle soxy, kq2 news>>> catholic charities is accepting appointments at their office in st.

Joseph for those that need any