Local church distributes free food and $50 gift cards to families in need
Joaquin Hight
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Gila Mountain United Methodist Church held a free food drive-thru for families struggling around the holiday.
The church has been able to feed 130 meals Tuesday, which is about 29 families.
“As a community, we’re struggling right now. And so, I think it’s important for those of us that can help, help,” said Jennifer Ericson, a volunteer.
Families could get a plate to take home, as well as some groceries for everyday needs, not just meals for the holidays.
Families also received a $50 gift card to help cover Thanksgiving meal costs.
Mary Klawuhn, the administrative assistant at the church, shares what she wants the community to know.
“We wish we could feed the entire Yuma County. Through the generosity of our church members, we have been able to serve 130 meals today. We wish it could be everybody,” Klawuhn explained.
It began at 5:00 p.m. at the church located on Frontage Road.
The church urged members of the community to volunteer their time to help distribute the food to these families in need.
Ericson shared why she wanted to help the community saying, “If you can, whether it’s monetary, your time. Every little bit counts so we can all help support each other,:
With so many families in need, it’s amazing to see the church and members of the community stepping in to help them.