COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs church stepped up to help families still feeling the effects of the recent government shutdown with a special grocery giveaway.
True Spirit Baptist Church hosted a drive-thru grocery distribution event, providing food assistance to 100 local families. The groceries were purchased using funds raised by the church's congregation specifically for this community outreach effort.
"It's always a joy. This is a part of our mission. We have a vision and mission statement here. And one of our portions of the mission statement is to be a resource to our community," said Senior Pastor Reverend Anthony Grier.
The church maintains its commitment to community support beyond this special event. True Spirit Baptist Church, along Astrozon Boulevard, operates a regular food giveaway program every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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