TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - Mark and Nadara Sperry are directors for the Westside Church of Christ’s food pantry in Texarkana, Texas. The couple has served the food pantry for more than 20 years, distributing food from their warehouse in the fight against hunger.

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Sperrys were honored for their work by the East Texas Food Bank with a Hunger Hero Lifetime Achievement Award.

“It’s been a very humbling experience because we are only able to serve because of the volunteers that works with us,” said Nadara.

The East Texas Food Bank presented the award as part of Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month . Leaders say this was an effort to inspire the community to take action and bring attention to hunger in the Texarkana area.

“Fighting hunger and supporting those

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