PASCO, Wash. – 100 meals were handed out to families on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Pasco for the annual Turkey Meal Giveaway.
The church, in partnership with DoorDash, was joined by local faith and elected officials from 10 a.m. to noon to hand out turkey, ham and sides to families in need.
“It takes all of us – faith and elected leaders and our business community – to ensure those in our communities have the support they need, including a healthy meal for themselves and their families during the holiday season,” said General Baptist Convention of the Northwest (GBCNW) State President Bishop Garry Tyson.
Notable people in attendance included:
Bishop Garry Tyson, Lead Pastor, Goodwill Baptist Church, SeattleModerator Albert Wilkins, Pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church, PascoPastor Wayne Jenkins, New Hope Baptist Church, PascoMayor Blanche Barajas, PascoExecutive Director Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of CommerceSen. Nikki TorresSen. Matt BoehnkeManager Anna Powell, Government Relations – Northwest, DoorDash
The elected officials, church leaders and DoorDash representatives bagged and handed out Thanksgiving meals.
“There is no substitute for being hands-on when it comes to serving individuals in our community,” said Pasco Mayor Blanche Barajas. “We see firsthand every day the impact of food insecurity on our students, parents and individuals working to make ends meet.”
Additionally, as part of DoorDash’s Project Dash, local Dashers delivered some meals to the homes of those who could not come to pick up a meal.