Food giveaway helps Sacramento City Unified families ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
SACRAMENTO — A food giveaway for Sacramento City Unified School District students and their families has been a big help when many are hurting this holiday season.
Even though school is out, Sheila Evans and her crew were still serving lunch.
"No ID, no enrollment, you can just come up while supplies last and grab your food," Evans said.
Will C. Wood Middle School was one of a half dozen Sacramento City Unified schools providing food this Thanksgiving holiday week.
A 72-year-old disabled man on crutches walked up with his grandson.
"We do appreciate all the people who give donations and help the poorer people. I know the situation right now is very hard and difficult," the man said.
The district said the food was provided through a partnership between several agencies.
"Yearly, we're getting donations from the Sacramento Food Bank and family services. This year, Smith Farms stepped up, Gotham Greens stepped up, our staff always steps up," a district official said.
The food reportedly ran out before the event was scheduled to end.
If you missed Monday's event, there will be two more of these the two Wednesdays after Christmas.