United Way volunteers lend a hand to Hopeful Community Outreach during Day of Action [Video]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – United Way volunteers and partners answer the call to action revitalizing a Jackson nonprofit that feeds and educates the community. Many rely on Hopeful Community Outreach for their next meal and a hand-up. On Tuesday the small non-profit got a helping hand from organizations and businesses during the United Way of the Capital Area’s Day of Action.

“They’re here to help, and we need all the help we can get,” said Doris Ward.

The 81-year-old is among the more than 950 people who receive boxed meals from Hopeful Community Outreach during its twice-monthly food drives. The United Way of the Capital Area partnered with the non-profit during its Day of Action.

“It helps the family, you know. The boxes are real nice and like I say they have hot food when you come through, and I love the prayer. Oh I love that,” said Ward.

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