TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — “I love helping people, and I think God wants you to come and help your neighbor,” said Megan, one of the local helpers.
Troy United Methodist Church has partnered with the United Mission Army to help Central Texas neighbors clean up yards and remove weeds from roadside areas following two tornadoes in May.
The home they were working on Monday was Gail Pyle’s.
“Oh man, I’m super excited, to be honest with you,” Pyle said.
The missionary group also plans to build a porch for her.
“I’d like to renovate the porch and provide better access to the garage from her driveway. I think it’s starting to get a little uneven,” Supervisor Mason said.
The children, with the help of their supervisors, have been cleaning since early Monday morning.
“It definitely builds skills,” said Kate, another helper.
But the mission is not over and the needs of the community remain.
Here is a list of places where you can get free food.
The Salvation Army
419 W. Avenue G, Temple
Daily from 8am to 3pm
The Love of Christ
2000 Airport Road, Temple
Food Pantry – Wednesdays 6pm to 7:15pm and Thursdays 9am to 11:15am
Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church
2497 West FM 93 in Temple
Food Pantry – Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am
A church that touches lives for Christ
702 W. Avenue G, Temple
Food Pantry/Clothing – Tuesday 12:00-15:00, Saturday 8:30-11:00
Temple Christian Outreach
106 W. Avenue D, Temple
Food Storage/Furniture/Clothing – Every other Thursday from 9:30am to 10:30am
Helping Hands Ministries, Belton
2210 Holland Rd, Belton
Food Pantry – Monday 12pm to 6pm, Wednesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday 10am to 4pm
CTLC
702 W. Avenue G, Temple
Tuesday 12:30pm to 3pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3pm
Mobile Food Truck
2600 S 1st Street in Temple
4th Saturday of every month, 9:00am to 11:00am at Temple University
Mobile food pantry at VA hospital
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive – For veterans and open to the public.
Every 4th Thursday of the month, 10:00am to 11:00am
Some food pantries say they’ve seen an increase in supplies since the storm, proving there’s still a demand for supplies and healing.
“It’s really about showing through service that we are the hands and feet of Jesus and that we love our neighbors,” Pastor Caitlin Shannon said.
If you’re interested, many of these organizations are accepting monetary and/or food donations to continue supporting their neighbors across Central Texas.
