The South Plains Food Bank joined with America's Second Harvest Food Banks and hunger relief agencies across the country in honor of National Hunger Awareness Day 2006. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the needs of the hungry in America. At the same time, it is an opportunity to recognize the partners and volunteers who serve the hungry in our community.
First United Methodist Church in Lubbock hosts the Second Helpings Soup Kitchen. Today we had a picnic complete with hot dogs, face painting, music and health screenings. Our local Albertson's stores provided hot dogs, chips, cookies and beverages for more than 250 people. In addition, 50 of their employees prepared and served the meal. They were joined by guest servers (and news anchors) from KLBK and KAMC. (I think they just liked the hair nets!)
Al Solis was our Chef for the Day, preparing 600 hot dogs. He told me he never wanted to see a hot dog again. Awesome enterainment was provided by "Rendition."After it was all over, one of the "regulars" at the Second Helpings Soup Kitchen asked if she could say a few words. Speaking on behalf of the people who are served each day by Second Helpings and the South Plains Food Bank, she simply said, "Thank you. You have blessed our lives by making them better." Her comments touched us all.
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