Families, seniors happy to take part in Thanksgiving giveaway

By Chris Felker

Posted 11/24/20

Barbara King, who leads the KTM Youth and Community Network, was effusive in her praise and gratitude...

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Families, seniors happy to take part in Thanksgiving giveaway

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/KTM Foundation

SOUTH BAY — Families with children to feed flocked to The Bridge in South Bay on Monday, Nov. 23, for the KTM Foundation’s Thanksgiving food and gift giveaway event.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/KTM Foundation

SOUTH BAY — Senior citizens in the area were among those specifically invited to take part.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/KTM Foundation

SOUTH BAY — Shandra Butts-Stringer of Grassroots Consulting (seated at table) donated gift cards and various bath and sundry household items for the seniors and other recipients.

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News/KTM Foundation

SOUTH BAY — Shirley Walker Turner (left) and Frances O’Neal (right) share an elbow bump when they ran into each other at the event Monday.

Posted Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:03 pm

By Chris Felker

SOUTH BAY — Barbara King, who leads the KTM Youth and Community Network, was effusive in her praise and gratitude for an event the put on Monday, Nov. 23: the 2020 Thanksgiving Feeding/Food Bags & Gift Cards-Household items/Christmas Decorations/Children’s shoes GiveAway.

She posted on her Facebook page Monday night: “THANK YOU, Grassroots Consulting, Kings Catering, United States Sugar Corporation, Palm Beach County Food Bank/Project Thanksgiving and the Quantum Foundation for your generosity & support...

“THANK YOU to All Volunteers (Lynette Butts, Young Rude Kira & sister, Antonisha Boldin, Dorreon Christie, Quanisha Seymore, Mary Chapple, Precious Marshall, Darrius Pace, T.J. & wife Tee Swerve, Bep Williams — THANK YOU ALL for helping to feed 100+ families in the city of South Bay.

“Together Building A Better Community!”

Several folks chimed in on her post with pride and offers of future help in her efforts.

Tavonda Hanford-Tarver said: “I’m so proud of y’all and all you guys do for your community. ... If you ever need a helping hand... love you. And keep doing what you’re doing. I know many are very grateful.”

Cynthia G. Blake added: “What an awesome event. Thank you KTM/Barbara King for your generosity and kindness to share with our community. ‘Sharing Love to Others’ — Acts 4:32.”