PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia non-profits and community stakeholders in Grays Ferry came together Wednesday to help fight food insecurity during the holidays, and hundreds showed up for the massive giveaway.
Turkeys, hams, chickens, and all the fixings; one-by-one, Grays ferry neighbors grabbed boxes of food to last them well beyond the holiday.
"We’ve been going through a lot in our city," said Tyrique Glasgow of the Young Chances Foundation. He said that's why his group is happy to be part of the solution.
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"We know that people don’t have what they need to have a good day. We’re thankful that we are able to provide and fill in the blank for our community. It’s a lot of stress that’s out here. Cooking and being around family, we hope we can bring some joy to everybody’s life."
"It feels great to see so many people coming to receive help and support which shows that there are a lot of families that need a helping hand," Kamau Kanny of the community agency Bethanna shared, saying their efforts are to strengthen communities, and this year there’s a lot of need.
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As the pandemic continues along with inflation and supply chain issues, buying food continues to be one of those challenges for some vulnerable residents.
"It’s not only just individuals that are coming to pick up the meals here, there are children, there’s a story behind each of the people that are coming here. Sometimes we get to hear it. Sometimes we don’t. But it’s wonderful to be able to be here and support the people that need help," Kanny added.
The group will also be delivering 100 hot meals to the elderly over the holiday, furthering their mission of thankful hearts and stronger communities.
