Warriors Inc. helping more famiies in need this year
YOUNGSTOWN
In the three years Warriors Inc. has been having harvest food drives, they’ve gone from helping four families to helping 29.
“Oh, in three years, it has grown,” said Wendy Robinson, community ministry liaison. “And I’m excited. We’re all excited about it because it’s about giving back and showing the community [we’re here].”
Warriors Inc., located on Market Street, is a community-building organization that offers programs for youths and adults. Offerings include bike club, gardening club, financial literacy and computer classes, volunteering opportunities for youths and adults, and more.
The food drive began with a small collection at the pre-school run by Warriors. The organization purchased turkeys to give with the canned goods. That year, they helped four families. The following year, with the help of some community organizations, they doubled the number of food baskets they gave out. More community organizations came on board this year.
Family members who picked up the food Friday found tables full of turkeys and clothes. Boxes packed with canned goods, cereal, rice, pasta and more filled a section of the room.
“What we’re providing is food, clothing and giving them an opportunity to get information about a faith-based organization that serves youth as well as adults,” Robinson said.
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