SAN ANTONIO – On Saturday, multiple nonprofit groups across San Antonio distributed turkeys to support families facing food insecurity, serving hundreds amid growing economic pressures.
Andrew Perales, one of many waiting in line at Greater Love Baptist Church, expressed gratitude for community solidarity. “It’s encouraging to see people come together to support one another during tough times,” he said. “I’m thankful this is happening.”
Reverend James Robinson, who has organized the event for 22 years, noted this year’s crowd stretched close to a mile, signaling heightened need.
At Covington Park, the Bexar County Health Department provided turkeys to grandparents raising grandchildren. Mary Mendez, a caregiver for her granddaughter and four-year-old great-grandson, emphasized the widespread need during holidays.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai acknowledged the seriousness of food insecurity, calling it an ongoing challenge.
Numerous local groups are offering free turkeys this week. A complete list of distribution sites is available online.
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Economic uncertainty leads to longer distribution lines for those in need ahead of Thanksgiving
SAN ANTONIO – Several nonprofits and organizations across San Antonio handed out turkeys Saturday, helping hundreds of families struggling with food insecurity. n n“It’s nice to see that the community comes out,” said Andrew Perales, who was one of hundreds in line at Greater Love Baptist Church, “help each other out in times where things are gonna be a little bit rough. I’m just glad it’s happening.” n nReverend James Robinson has distributed turkeys for 22 years, but said this year’s line spanned nearly a mile. n nOver at Covington Park, the Bexar County Health Department handed out hundreds of turkeys to grandparents raising grandchildren. n n“I have a granddaughter that just turned 18. I’ve been raising her since she was eight months old. I have a great-grandson that I’m raising. He’s four years old. So I’ve raising him since he was born,” Mary Mendez said. “There’s a lot of people in need in times of holidays”. n n”It is a real problem, it is a problem right now,” Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai said. n nThere are many organizations offering free turkeys to families in need this week. Click here for a full list of where you can find one.