Local church hands out meals to the community

Reporter: Annette Montgomery
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Mildred’s To-Go and Catering on Michigan Avenue is having a giveaway of Thanksgiving meals.

The goal is to hand out 500 Thanksgiving meals to the elderly, the neighboring community and anyone in need of a good holiday meal.

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They’ve handed out more than 350 already. 

Ham, turkey, corn and mashed potatoes. They have it all.

Pastor Michael Barnes, the owner, knows with the natural disasters, pandemic and the economy, it’s been a tough time for many, and this holiday season, he wants to make sure having a meal is not a concern people have ahead of the holidays.

Neighbors like Jackie Moore are grateful.

“It means a lot, especially now with the economy being what it is. The holidays are supposed to be a festive time, but that’s not always the case,” she said.

They handed out meals to Renaissance Preserve, a nearby community with elderly residents. If you think there’s a lot of action now, they will be hosting the South Carolina Gamecock Champions and Coach Dawn Staley on Thanksgiving.

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