A royal thank you for unsung community heroes during COVID-19
Staff and clients threw a royal thank you party Tuesday for some behind-the-scenes people who helped others make it through the COVID-19 crisis.
Royal Estates of Wichita Falls hosted an event celebrating unsung heroes who helped keep the senior community safe during the pandemic.
The event honored the Wichita Falls City-County Health Department, Meals on Wheels, Boomtown Pharmacy, Hawk Pharmacy, Eagle Pharmacy and the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.
“We see their hard work, dedication, and heart- and we appreciate them more than they can imagine,” the home said in a release.
WF Runnerâs Club race benefits community
250 runners lined up to help non-profit Base Camp Lindsey and MSU Texas track team
WF Runnerâs Club race benefits community By Ebonee Coleman | May 15, 2021 at 7:26 PM CDT - Updated May 15 at 7:26 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - The Wichita Falls Runners Club and Endurance House partnered together to host the clubâs 15-th annual âBest Dam Runâ.
Over 250 runners lined up at Lake Wichita but there were there to do more than just cross the finish line.
Those who showed up were able to run a 5k or a 10k after paying a $25-$35 sign up fee. The proceeds will be going towards helping two organizations in Wichita Falls, Base Camp Lindsey and The Midwestern State University cross country and track girls team.
Feeding America campaign to run through May 3
Staff reports
The Wichita Falls Area Food Bank is teaming up with Walmart and Sam’s Club for a campaign to combat food insecurity.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic impact, at least one in six people have experienced food insecurity in 2021.
The Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign, a part of Feeding America, will run in stores and online through May 3.
There are three easy ways for people to donate:
Donate at check out at stores and clubs or online at either www.FeedingAmerica.org/Walmart or www.FeedingAmerica.org/SamsClub.
Battling women s groups to stage Food Fight
Staff reports
The Junior League of Wichita Falls and the Junior League of Lawton will square off Saturday in their 6th Annual Food Fight.
Unlike the iconic scene from Animal House, no mashed potatoes will be hurled in this food fight. The two women s groups will compete to see who can raise the most food for their respective food banks.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers will be at United Market Street, 4590 Kell Blvd., where residents may drive up with food donations. Food donated here will go to the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.
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