Leon County recognizes those volunteering through pandemic
At Project Annie in Frenchtown, Annie Johnson and her group of volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to feed the people that need it the most.
and last updated 2021-02-23 18:26:27-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â At Project Annie in Frenchtown, Annie Johnson and her group of volunteers have been working throughout the pandemic to feed the people that need it the most. I think I m doing a pretty good job, said Johnson.
At last week s Leon County commission meeting, Johnson was honored as a Volunteer Champion. She s been giving out hot meals three Saturdays each month while also running a free community food pantry.
Community steps up to feed those in need after weather forces food pantries to temporarily close
Community helping those in need
and last updated 2021-02-18 21:19:47-05
WACO, TX â Due to dangerous road conditions, local food pantries have been closed all week. But some individuals in Waco are refusing to let the ice stop them from making sure those in our community never have to go hungry.
Every Thursday, Shepherdâs Heart Food Pantry has a food distribution from noon to 6 p.m. Despite the dangerous road conditions, Shepherdâs Heart opened their doors early Thursday morning to make sure everyone could receive food.
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Our last way to help the community : Belton American Legion 55 opens as a shelter despite closure possibility
In desperate need of supplies
and last updated 2021-02-18 15:53:50-05
BELTON TX â As thousands go without power, and many in the community are low on food and water, a small group in Belton is making a difference.
Belton s American Legion 55 has opened its doors as a shelter, even though shutting down permanently may be imminent in the coming month for the Legion.
Days prior to the historic cold front, Matt Turner, Post Commander with American Legion 55, gathered supplies with other legion members for local homeless. Turner also made a call to Belton Police Department, saying anyone finding themselves in need could come to their legion.