Thanksgiving Week Mobile Pantry Aims to Support East Texas Families
Green Acres Baptist Church (GABC) will host a special mobile pantry event, “Feed Our Friends,” on Monday, November 24. Held in partnership with the East Texas Food Bank (ETFB), the distribution is designed to provide additional food assistance to local families ahead of Thanksgiving.
“The ETFB has teamed up again this year with GABC to offer a 25-pound box of non-perishable items along with frozen meat and produce,” said David Emerson, CEO of the ETFB. “Many people face food insecurity year-round, and we want to ensure East Texans have meals they can count on during the holidays.”
“GABC loves serving our city by meeting the needs of our residents,” said John Roach, GABC Missions Pastor. “We believe Jesus met physical needs because it creates a gateway to the heart. Jesus wants our heart. If we can provide food for families in need while helping them know that Jesus loves them, we believe this is the greatest good we can do for our neighbor.”
The event is sponsored by Green Acres Baptist Church, Wellpoint, and Automotive Super Center.
Each vehicle may pick up food for up to two households, and organizers anticipate serving approximately 1,200 families.
The distribution will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or until supplies run out. GABC is located at 1607 Troup Highway in Tyler. The parking lot will open at 7 a.m. Please do not arrive before that time.