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CASEY: Money from limerick-contest book will support children's literacy program
When last we left the issue of pandemic limericks and a reader contest for the best one, Sally Mook of Blacksburg took the prize and won lunch with yours truly and my friend Gary Hunt, who inspired the challenge.
Hunt, meanwhile, was most of the way done preparing a book of the entries that he could sell to raise money for a worthy local nonprofit. The hanging question was, which one?
A number of readers offered suggestions. Hunt ultimately chose Kids Soar, a 32-year-old children, youth and family services program thatâs found itself in a pinch during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When last we left the issue of pandemic limericks and a reader contest for the best one, Sally Mook of Blacksburg took the prize and won lunch with yours truly and my friend Gary Hunt, who inspired the challenge.
Hunt, meanwhile, was most of the way done preparing a book of the entries that he could sell to raise money for a worthy local nonprofit. The hanging question was, which one?
A number of readers offered suggestions. Hunt ultimately chose Kids Soar, a 32-year-old children, youth and family services program thatâs found itself in a pinch during the COVID-19 pandemic.
30,000 meals given away to those in need today at 42nd annual Super Feast
Here is what you need to know if you're looking to pick up a free Thanksgiving meal.
ABC13's TJ Parker spoke to some of the people who had been waiting in line for hours.
"He's been in and out of work all year. It's been tough," one woman said. "So this is going to help us have a little more food, a little more resources, and get us through the New Year."
"I have two part-time jobs, and it's just kind of hard to pay bills. I'm grateful for Houston and the resources here," another woman in line said. "The food I got at Thanksgiving, I was able to share that with other friends that are having a hard time too."
Here is what you need to know if you're looking to pick up a free Thanksgiving meal.
ABC13's TJ Parker spoke to some of the people who had been waiting in line for hours.
"He's been in and out of work all year. It's been tough," one woman said. "So this is going to help us have a little more food, a little more resources, and get us through the New Year."
"I have two part-time jobs, and it's just kind of hard to pay bills. I'm grateful for Houston and the resources here," another woman in line said. "The food I got at Thanksgiving, I was able to share that with other friends that are having a hard time too."
30,000 meals being given away to those in need today at 42nd annual Super Feast